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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.

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