Kishangiri Mangalgiri Goswami Vs. State of Gujarat
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 306 , Section 498-A , The Dowry Prohibition Act,1961 - Section 3
Abetment of Suicide - Allegation that accused (husband) sent letters to in-laws demanding Rs. 40,000/- for purchase of house - Allegation of torture and harassment to wife demanding dowry - Defence evidence showed that accused had purchased valuable silver ornaments for the deceased and in his insurance policy, the deceased was shown to be his nominee - Accused himself had taken the deceased to the hospital - Letters were unsigned - Accused acquitted under Section 306 Indian Penal Code, but convicted under Section 498-A Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of Dowry Prohibition Act.
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 306
Abetment of suicide - Meaning of word - "Abetment" - Held - Abetment involves a mental process of instigating a person or intentionally aiding that person in doing of a thing - In cases of conspiracy also it would involve that mental process.
Topic(s)-Abetment of Suicide