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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA
Salma Khatoon @ Salina Bibi W/o Late Sahid Mian – Appellant
Versus
State of Jharkhand – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
PRADEEP KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, J.
1. I have already heard the arguments advanced by Mr. Kaushal Kishor Mishra, learned counsel for the appellant as well as Mr. Pankaj Kr. Mishra, learned Addl. P.P.appearing for the State.
2. This instant criminal appeal is directed against the judgment and order of conviction and sentence dated 28.06.2006 and 01.07.2006 passed by learned 1st Additional Sessions Judge, Jamtara in Sessions Case No.237 of 2000 (44 of 2005) arising out of Narayanpur P.S. Case No.11 of 2000 (corresponding to G.R. Case No.57 of 2000) whereby and whereunder, the sole appellant has been held guilty for the offences under Sections 304(B) and 498(A) of the INDIAN PENAL CODE and sentenced to undergo R.I. for seven years for the offence punishable under Section 304(B) of the I.P.C. and R.I. for three years for the offence punishable under Section 498(A) of the I.P.C. along with fine of Rs.10,000/- with default stipulation.
3. The factual matrix giving rise to this appeal is that informant’s daughter Nazma Khatoon (since deceased) was married with one Jahangir Ansari according to muslim rights and customs. It is alleged that since from the very inception of the marriage, the
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The prosecution must prove cruelty or harassment for dowry demand soon before death to sustain a conviction under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC; insufficient evidence leads to acquittal.
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The prosecution must provide legally admissible evidence of dowry demands and cruelty to sustain convictions under IPC Sections 304B and 498A.
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Dowry death – Mere death of deceased being unnatural in matrimonial home within seven years of marriage will not be sufficient to convict accused under Section 304B and 498A of IPC.
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