Supreme Court of India

Ranjit Singh v. State of Punjab

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Reported as [2013] 7 S.C.R. 394
Bench A.K. Patnaik and Sudhansu Jyoti Mukhopadhaya JJ.
Decided 3 July 2013

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PENAL CODE, 1860: ss.304- and 498- - Dowry death - Bride found dead in her matrimonial home within 4 months of marriage - Conviction of husband and sentence of life imprisonment affirmed by High Court - Held: Prosecution has successfully proved the ingredients necessary to attract s. 304- -- There is no reason to differ with conclusion of trial court as affirmed by appellate court that appellant is guilty of the offences punishable u/ss. 304- and 498- -- However, taking into consideration the fact, that appellant has got re-married and has three children including one handicapped son, and his

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