Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498A -- Cruelty - Deceased committed suicide at her matrimonial house - Allegation that accused husband and in-laws subjected deceased to mental torture - There was element of dowry involved in marriage - Demand of dowry in form of cash or kind was very much present either at the time of marriage or after marriage - Held, victim was..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 498A -- Cruelty and abetment to commit suicide - Wife filed complaint u/ss 306 and 498-A IPC against husband on the allegation of harassment on account of dowry demand - Matter compromised through village Panchayat - After about 8 years husband demanded Rs.10, 000/- for construction of house and Rs.25, 000/- for purpose of three..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 498A -- Dowry death - A demand made by the accused from his father-in-law for constructing a house and also for purchasing a three wheeler cannot be construed as a demand of dowry in relation to the marriage that was performed about eight years prior to the occurrence...........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 181(4), 179, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498A, 406 -- Jurisdiction - Return of Stridhan at the place of present residence - Court at the place of present residence has jurisdiction where consequence of alleged torture ensued though the Stridhan property was retained at another place...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 498A, 406 -- Compounding of offence - Wife got an FIR lodged u/ss 498-A and 406 IPC - Parties sorted their differences under settlement which was the result of free will and volition without there being undue influence or coercion - Held, no useful purpose will be served by proceeding further with the FIR and the proceedings arising..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 498A -- Death by burn injuries - Husband and his father harassed deceased in connection with unfulfilled dowry demands - Statement of prosecution witnesses i.e. father and brother of the deceased showed that entire story with regard to the factum of cruelty, manner in which deceased was dealt with, and the behaviour of the accused..........
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973, Section 482, Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 406, 498A -- Quashing of FIR - Offence u/ss 406, 498A IPC - Since the dispute between parties have been amicably settled by respected persons and relatives in interest of harmonious relations between parties - FIR quashed...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 498A -- Abetment of suicide - Deceased committed suicide within four years of marriage by consuming poison - Evidence of parents of deceased that deceased was being subjected to cruelty constantly - Evidence was credible and inspired confidence - Accused husband convicted u/ss 498-A and 306 of IPC - Held, when it comes to abetting the..........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 304, 498A -- Reduction in sentence - Conviction of appellant u/s 304-B and 498-A IPC maintained - No case made out for interference in conviction of appellant - Sentence and conviction u/s 304-B IPC reduced to 7 years RI from 10 years RI - Both the substantive sentences of imprisonment shall run concurrently...........
Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 306, 498A -- Suicide by a woman after 6 years of marriage - Prosecution of husband, his mother and father on ground that they were harassing deceased by making dowry demand - All the accused acquitted because of following circumstances: (a) No evidence that there was ever demand of dowry during six years of marriage; (b) Dispute arose as it..........
