Supreme Court of India

Gopal v. State of Rajasthan

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Reported as [2009] 2 S.C.R. 423
Bench Arijit Pasayat J.
Decided 13 February 2009

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If' Penal Code, 1860· : . ss. 498A, 306 and 323 - Applicability of - Death of wife c due to asphyxia, 22 years after marriage - FIR against husband u/ss.498A and 306 - Acquittal by trial court - However, High Court convicting uls. s. 498 - On appeal, held: There was no evidence of demand of dowry and case of suicide was not established - Thus, s. 498A(b) ands. 306 not applicable - _...., Since, husband has been in custody for 6 months, his conviction uls. 323 not considered - Conviction uls. 498A set aside. Prosecution case was that wife died 22 years afte,r the marriage. The cause of death

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