IN THE HIGH COURT OF GUJARAT AT AHMEDABAD R/CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 133 of 2004 FOR APPROVAL AND SIGNATURE:

HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE GITA GOPI ==========================================================

Approved for Reporting Yes No ==========================================================

ASHOKKUMAR HARSHADBHAI BRAHMIN & ORS.

Versus STATE OF GUJARAT ==========================================================

Appearance:

ABATED for the Appellant(s) No. 1 MR PARAM R BUCH(5625) for the Appellant(s) No. 1.1,1.2,1.3 MR HARDIK MEHTA APP for the Opponent(s)/Respondent(s) No. 1 ==========================================================

CORAM:HONOURABLE MS. JUSTICE GITA GOPI Date : 28/11/2025

ORAL JUDGMENT

1. The appeal is proceeded by the heirs of the original appellant-accused. The heirs are two daughters and one son of the deceased-appellant, who came to be convicted for the offence punishable under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as ‘I.P.C’), while was acquitted for the offence punishable under Section 306 I.P.C and Sections 4 and 5 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The sentence ordered is one year of rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs.500/- and in failure of payment, furth