Indradeo Sao and Ors. Vs. State of Bihar
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 304-B , Section 498-A , Section 201
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection) Act, 2000., Section 2(k), 7(A) - Appeal against Conviction - Juvenile in Conflict with Law - Sentence - Dowry death - On the date of death of bride, her brother in law (Devar) appellant No. 2 was aged 15 years 9 months and 26 days - Sentence recorded by the courts below against the juvenile accused is liable to be quashed - Conviction recorded against him confirmed but considering that he was juvenile on the date of incident, sentence of imprisonment liable to be quashed - Appellant No.2 directed to be set at liberty, if not required in connection with any other crime.
Topic(s)-Sentence against Juvenile - Quashed