G.V. Siddaramesh Vs. State of Karnataka
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 304-B
Dowry death - Reduction in sentence - Accused convicted under Section 304B Indian Penal Code and sentenced to life imprisonment - Accused is young man and already undergone 6 years R. I. - Sentence reduced to 10 years - Held - "Section 304-B merely raises a presumption of dowry death and lays down that the minimum sentence should be 7 years, but it may extend to imprisonment for life - Therefore, awarding the extreme punishment of imprisonment for life should be used in rare cases and not in every case."
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 304-B
Dowry Death - The essential ingredients which need to be proved in order to attract the offence of dowry death is as follows - (i) Death is caused in unnatural circumstances. (ii) Death must have occurred within seven years of the marriage of the deceased. (iii) It needs to be shown that soon before her death, the deceased was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry.
Topic(s)-Dowry Death , Reduction in Sentence
Important Decision(s)- Sec 304 B of IPC - Punishment of imprisonment for life should be used in rare cases and not in every case.