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 have further been sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for three years for the offences under Sections 498A /34 of the Indian Penal Code . Both the sentences have been directed to run concurrently.

3. The fardebayan of informant/ Dinesh Kumar Swarnkar (PW4) was recorded near Sonarpatti P.S. Sourbazar at 2:00 AM on 29.09.2007. As per prosecution case, about four years ago marriage of informant’s sister/victim was solemnized with the appellant no. 3 - Bhim Swarnkar @ B