Supreme Court of India · 2025-05-13
Rajesh Chaddha vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rajesh Chaddha
- Respondent
- The State Of Uttar Pradesh
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of a conviction under Section 498A of the IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, upheld by the lower courts. The appellant challenged the conviction, but the Court found no grounds to interfere with the findings of the Sessions Court and the High Court. The Court emphasized the importance of respecting the procedural and evidentiary findings of lower courts in criminal appeals. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction and sentence.