Supreme Court of India
Paranagouda and Another v. The State of Karnataka and Another
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We are of the considered opinion that accused persons are liable to be convicted for the off ence punishable under Section 306 IPC though charge was not framed.
Judgment, page 25
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Issue for consideration: Whether the courts below were justifi ed in convicting and sentencing the accused for the off ences punishable u/ss. 498A, 304B read with s. 34 IPC and ss. 3 and 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act; whether the conviction of the accused u/s. 304 IPC would be sustainable; and whether accused can be convicted for the off ence punishable u/s. 306 IPC though not charged for said off ence. Penal Code, 1860 – ss. 498A, 304B rw s. 34, 306 – Cruelty against married women – Abetment of suicide - Accused-husband and in-laws subjected the deceased-wife to such cruelty and harassment for
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