STATE OF HARYANA versus ANGOORI DEVI & ANR.

STATE OF HARYANA versus ANGOORI DEVI & ANR.

The evidence, being weak and lacking proximate connection between dowry demand and cruelty or death, was not sufficient to convict the respondents under Sections 498A and 304B IPC.

Parties
Appellant: State of Haryana; Respondent: Angoori Devi; Respondent: Akhey Ram; Respondent: Kartar Singh
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
13 June 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Acquittal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Dowry Death, Cruelty, Section 498 a, Section 304 B
Criminal Law Dowry Death Cruelty Section 498 a Section 304 B

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Parties

State of Haryana

Appellant

Angoori Devi

Respondent

Akhey Ram

Respondent

Kartar Singh

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against High Court Acquittal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution proved cruelty or harassment soon before death in connection with any demand for dowry under Section 304B IPC
  2. 2 Whether evidence established proximate link between dowry demand and cruelty or death

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence, being weak and lacking proximate connection between dowry demand and cruelty or death, was not sufficient to convict the respondents under Sections 498A and 304B IPC.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The judgment and order of the High Court acquitting the respondents is affirmed.