Supreme Court of India
Gurmeet Singh v. State of Punjab
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Held as under: 163 “12. …….It is to be noted that Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC cannot be held to be mutually inclusive.
Judgment, page 10
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Penal Code, 1860 – s.304- – Death of married woman after she consumed poison in her matrimonial home – Conviction of appellant-husband by Courts below – Challenge to – Held: On facts, not acceptable – Death was caused within seven years of marriage in “otherwise than under normal circumstances” – Consistent and confidence inspiring testimony of deceased’s father (PW4) about continuing harassment meted out to deceased on account of dowry – Prosecution having satisfied the necessary ingredients u/s.304B IPC, the presumption u/s.113- , Evidence Act took full effect, which was not rebutted by the…
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