Supreme Court of India
M. Venkateswaran v. The State Rep. by the Inspector of Police
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What the Court ordered
We hold that the conviction of the appellant for the offence under Section 498-A of IPC and Section 4 of the DP Act is sustained.
Judgment, page 7
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration Matter pertains to the modification of sentence imposed for offence u/s.498A IPC and s.4 of the DP Act and payment of compensation to the wife-de facto complainant. Headnotes† Penal Code, 1860 – s.498A – Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 – s.4 – Dowry demand – Unlawful demand for the gold sovereigns and continued harassment meted out to the girl-wife on failure to meet the said demand – Complaint by the wife against her husband and in-laws alleging offences punishable u/ss.498A, 406, 420, 506(2) IPC and s.4 of the DP Act – Conviction of the husband for offence u/s.498A IPC…
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