Supreme Court of India
Savarala Sai Sree v. Gurramkonda Vasudevarao & Ors.
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In view of the above, the orders impugned are not sustainable in the eyes of law.
Judgment, page 8
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Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961: s. 3 - Conviction - Sentence of imprisonment for 3 c months and fine of Rs. 30001- imposed by trial court - Reduced by High Court to period already undergone (4 days) - Held: Imposition of sentence is in the realm of discretion of the court and unless the sentence is found to be grossly inadequate, the appellate court would not be justified in interfering with the 0 discretionary order of sentence - In the instant case, the minimum sentence fixed by legislature is five years, however, the court in an appropriate case after recording the reason may award the
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