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.