PATNA HIGH COURT
MR. ALOK KUMAR PANDEY, J
PARMILA DEVI @ TENGRAHAWALI – Appellant
Versus
The State of Bihar – Respondent
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| 1. factual background of the case involving suicide and alleged torture. (Para 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6) |
| 2. arguments presented by the appellants and the state. (Para 9 , 10 , 11) |
| 3. court analysis highlighting contradictions in witness testimonies. (Para 12 , 13 , 14 , 20 , 23 , 24 , 26 , 27) |
| 4. legal standards for abetment under ipc, focusing on mens rea. (Para 22 , 25) |
| 5. conclusion declaring the trial court's decision set aside. (Para 28 , 29 , 30 , 31 , 32) |
ORAL JUDGMENT
Date : 19-01-2026
Heard learned Amicus Curiae for the appellants and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The present appeal is directed against the judgment of conviction dated 07.02.2009 and order of sentence dated 13.02.2009 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court - V, Saharsa in Sessions Trial No. 40 of 2008, arising out of Saurbazar P.S. Case No. 239 of 2007, G.R. Case No. 1664 of 2007 whereby and whereunder the appellants have been convicted for the offence punishable under Sections 498A /34 and 306/34 of the Indian Penal Code and have been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for seven years for the offences under Section 306 /34 of IPC and appellants h
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