Indian Penal Code,1860  - Section 498-A , Section 302 , Section 201

Appellant is the husband - Along with the appellant, his parents were also proceeded against, who were arrayed as A2 and A3 - A2 acquitted of those charges. A2 and A3 have already undergone the sentence, even while the appellant's appeal was preferred before the High Court. The High Court therefore dealt with the case of the appellant alone - The appellant having successfully carried out his evil design in the killing of the deceased with the use of M.O.8 cable, however, made an unsuccessful effort to make it appear as though the deceased was hanging from the roof top with the aid of a saree - If really the deceased had hanged herself with the aid of a saree, there was absolutely no scope for a cable mark on her neck. There was also no breaking of the hyoid bone or the trachea - The appellant having failed to clear vital circumstances found proved against the appellant, the ultimate conclusion of the trial Court as well as the confirmation by the High Court of the guilt of the appellant in the killing of the deceased falling under Section 302 of I.P.C could have been the only conclusion, more so, when the appellant was found guilty of the offence under Sections 498(A) as well as Section 201 of I.P.C.

Topic(s)-Dowry Death