Supreme Court of India

Hazarilal v. State of M.P.

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Bench Dr. Arjjit Pasa Yat and D.K. Jain JJ.
Decided 20 June 2007
Status Distinguished

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Penal Code, 1860-ss.498A-Prosecution ulss. 304 and 498 ­ O/accused-husband-Deceased committed suicide after ten days she was blessed with a son-Deposition of parents of deceased was relatable to dowry alone-Conviction by trial court for both the offences-High Court acquitting him uls 304 holding that there was no question of demand of dowry-But convicting under 498A holding that because suicide was committed, there must be some harassment and cruelty-On appeal, Held: Conviction under s. 498A is impermissible in absence of any material to show harassment or cruelty-Conviction cannot be…

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