Supreme Court of India
Subramani v. State of Karnataka
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What the Court ordered
In view of the aforesaid facts and circumstances, we are of the opinion that the High Court is perfectly justified in the facts and circumstances of the case that the appellant is guilty of commission of offences both under Sections 498A and 302 IPC and has rightly been convicted and sentenced to the imprisonment awarded.
Judgment, page 10
From the headnote
Issue for Consideration Whether the appellant is guilty of the offences u/ss.302 and 498A of IPC and whether the sentence (two years of simple imprisonment along with fine of Rs.2,000/- and in default in payment of the same, with a further three months of simple imprisonment u/s.498A IPC and sentence of life imprisonment u/s.302 IPC) awarded to him is justified. Headnotes† Penal Code, 1860 – ss.302 and 498A – Allegation against appellant that he poured kerosene on his wife, lit a candle and threw it upon her – Victim died due to severe burn injuries – FIR registered u/ss.302 and 498A – The
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