VIDHYA DEVI AND ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA

VIDHYA DEVI AND ANR. versus STATE OF HARYANA

The material on record established that the deceased was subjected to cruelty and harassment for dowry demand soon before her death, fulfilling all ingredients under Section 304-B IPC. The dying declaration was reliable and corroborated by other evidence. Hence, conviction under Section 304-B IPC was justified.

Parties
Appellant: Vidhya Devi; Appellant: Another appellant; Respondent: State of Haryana
Jurisdiction
India
Judgment Date
20 January 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Dowry Death, Section 304 B IPC, Dying Declaration, Harassment for Dowry
Criminal Law Dowry Death Section 304 B IPC Dying Declaration Harassment for Dowry

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Parties

Vidhya Devi

Appellant

Another appellant

Appellant

State of Haryana

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Supreme Court Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the conviction under Section 304-B of IPC is sustainable based on the evidence of cruelty, harassment, and dowry demand soon before death.
  2. 2 Whether the requirements of Section 304-B IPC have been substantiated for conviction.

Ratio Decidendi

The material on record established that the deceased was subjected to cruelty and harassment for dowry demand soon before her death, fulfilling all ingredients under Section 304-B IPC. The dying declaration was reliable and corroborated by other evidence. Hence, conviction under Section 304-B IPC was justified.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • The appeal fails and stands dismissed.