Supreme Court of India · 2022-12-16
Rajaram vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajaram
- Respondent
- The State Of Madhya Pradesh
- Author
- S. Ravindra Bhat
- Bench
- Sudhanshu Dhulia, S. Ravindra Bhat
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 498A of the IPC, affirming the findings of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. The court examined the evidence, including the dying declaration of the deceased and the circumstances surrounding her death, which indicated the appellant's involvement in the alleged cruelty. The appeal was dismissed, reinforcing the legal standards for establishing cruelty in matrimonial relationships.