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Supreme Court of India · 2022-09-15

VIJAYA vs STATE REP BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE

Citation / case number
SC 2020/10122
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
VIJAYA
Respondent
STATE REP BY THE INSPECTOR OF POLICE
Author
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT
Bench
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE HRISHIKESH ROY HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SURYA KANT

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the case of a woman who attempted suicide after a domestic quarrel, resulting in the death of her infant daughter. The court considered the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the appellant's mental state and the nature of the Dying Declaration. Ultimately, the court upheld the conviction under Sections 302 and 309 of the Indian Penal Code, emphasizing the need for accountability in cases of harm to children.

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