Supreme Court of India
State of Karnataka v. Smt. Suvarnamma & Anr.
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Penal Code, 1860: ss. 498- and 304- - Dowry death caused by bum injuries - Allegation that victim-deceased was harassed by accused husband and in-laws on account of dowry - Mother-in-law poured kerosene on the deceased and ignited the fire - Deceased was taken to hospital by the mother-in-law - Trial Court convicted the accused rejecting o the plea that prosecution had withheld the dying declaration that the deceased had caught fire accidentally - High Court reversed the decision of trial court - Appeal against acquittal - Held: Death of the deceased was within 7 years of marriage and she was
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