Matrimonial Law
Mode of Citation- ILC-2015-SC-MAT-....
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ILC-2009-SC-MAT-May-14

Govindaraju Vs. State of Karnataka

Head Note

Indian Penal Code,1860  - Section 304-B , The Indian Evidence Act, 1872  - Section 113-B

Dowry death - Father and mother of victim had spoken about demand of dowry by appellant accused at the time of marriage which they could not arrange - There were minor contradictions in their evidence - Independent witnesses including neighbours - There was theory that deceased had a love affair prior to her marriage and out of frustration, she committed suicide - The fact that she did not take food for two days prior to her death, itself goes on to prove the mental torture that she suffered - Failure of appellants to give any explanation for her death in her own bedroom of burn injuries in the wee hours - A case which was completely covered by presumption under Section 113-B of Evidence Act - Judgment convicting upheld.

Topic(s)-Dowry Death

Important Decision(s)- The fact that she did not take food for two days prior to her death, itself goes on to prove the mental torture that she suffered.







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