Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A

Supreme Court allows exemption from personal appearance under Section 205 CrPC in matrimonial dispute: Rameshwar Yadav vs. State of Bihar (2018)

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Supreme Court Allows Exemption from Personal Appearance Under Section 205 CrPC: Rameshwar Yadav vs. State of Bihar (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether a Magistrate can reject an application for exemption from personal appearance under Section 205 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) solely on the grounds that the accused is healthy or that their presence […]

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Death Case: Anusuiya @ Saraswatibai vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2018)

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Supreme Court Reduces Sentence in Dowry Death Case: Anusuiya @ Saraswatibai vs. State of Madhya Pradesh (2018) LEGAL ISSUE: Whether the High Court was correct in upholding the conviction of the appellants under Sections 306 and 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, and whether the sentence awarded was appropriate. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Dowry

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Supreme Court Quashes Dowry Harassment Charges: Varala Bharath Kumar vs. State of Telangana (2017)

/ Arun Mishra, Code of Criminal Procedure, Code of Criminal Procedure with Section 482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 405, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 406, Indian Penal Code, 1860 with Section 498A, Judges, Mohan M. Shantanagoudar

Date of the Judgment: September 05, 2017 Citation: (2017) INSC 793 Judges: Arun Mishra, J. and Mohan M. Shantanagoudar, J. Can a criminal case for dowry harassment and breach of trust be sustained if the allegations primarily concern marital discord and lack of intimacy? The Supreme Court addressed this question in a recent case, ultimately

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Supreme Court issues guidelines to prevent misuse of Section 498A IPC in matrimonial cases: Rajesh Sharma & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Anr. (27 July 2017)

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Can the criminal justice system be used to harass innocent family members in matrimonial disputes? The Supreme Court of India addressed this critical issue in Rajesh Sharma & Ors. vs. State of U.P. & Anr., acknowledging the misuse of Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). This provision, intended to protect women from cruelty,

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Supreme Court overturns conviction in corruption case due to lack of demand evidence: Mukhtiar Singh vs. State of Punjab (2017)

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LEGAL ISSUE: Whether proof of demand for illegal gratification is essential for conviction under Sections 7 and 13 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. CASE TYPE: Criminal Law, Prevention of Corruption Act Case Name: Mukhtiar Singh (Since Deceased) Through His L.R. vs. State of Punjab Judgment Date: 14 July 2017 Date of the Judgment:

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Supreme Court overturns High Court’s conviction under Section 498A IPC: Kantilal Martaji Pandor vs. State of Gujarat (2013) INSC 547

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Date of the Judgment: July 25, 2013 Citation: (2013) INSC 547 Judges: A. K. Patnaik, J., Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya, J. Can a conviction under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 be sustained solely on the basis of a deceased’s letter, when the charge of abetment to suicide is not proven? The Supreme Court

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Supreme Court overturns conviction based on inconsistent dying declarations: Bhadragiri Venkata Ravi vs. State of Andhra Pradesh (29 May 2013)

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Date of the Judgment: 29 May 2013 Citation: Bhadragiri Venkata Ravi vs. Public Prosecutor, High Court of A.P., Hyderabad, Criminal Appeal No.248 of 2007 Judges: Dr. B.S. Chauhan, J. and Dipak Misra, J. Can a conviction for murder be sustained when the primary evidence, the dying declarations of the deceased, are inconsistent? The Supreme Court

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction under Section 498A IPC, Modifies Sentence in Dowry Harassment Case: Balwant Singh vs. State of H.P. (2008)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 29, 2008 The Supreme Court of India addressed the issue of dowry harassment and abetment to suicide in the case of Balwant Singh and Ors. vs. State of H.P. The central question revolved around the conviction of the appellants under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for

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Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal in Dowry Death Case: State of A.P. vs. Guvva Satyanarayana (24 September 2008)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 24 September 2008 Judges: Dr. Arijit Pasayat, J., Dr. Mukundakam Sharma, J. Did the Andhra Pradesh High Court err in acquitting the accused in a dowry death case? The Supreme Court addressed this question in State of A.P. v. Guvva Satyanarayana. This case revolves around the death of a wife

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Supreme Court disposes of Contempt Petition in land dispute case: Doi Wala Sehkari Shram Samvida Samiti Ltd. vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. (22 September 2008)

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Okay, I’m ready to continue generating the WordPress blog post based on the provided Supreme Court Judgment. ## Supreme Court disposes of Contempt Petition in land dispute case: Doi Wala Sehkari Shram Samvida Samiti Ltd. vs. State of Uttarakhand & Ors. (22 September 2008) “`html Date of the Judgment: 22 September 2008 Case: Doi Wala

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Supreme Court quashes proceedings against brother-in-law in dowry case: Pritam Singh Sidhu vs. State of Punjab (2008)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: September 19, 2008 Judges: R.V. Raveendran J., Lokeshwar Singh Panta J. Can a brother-in-law be held liable for offences related to dowry demands and breach of trust solely based on a vague allegation? The Supreme Court of India addressed this question in a case where a brother-in-law was implicated in

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Supreme Court Upholds Conviction under Section 498A IPC Despite Acquittal under Section 304B IPC: Dinesh Seth vs. State of N.C.T. of Delhi (18 August 2008)

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Introduction Date of the Judgment: 18 August 2008 Judges: Altamas Kabir, J. and G.S. Singhvi, J. Can a person be convicted under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) if they have been acquitted of the charge under Section 304B IPC, especially when the charge under Section 498A IPC was not specifically framed? The

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