Mustafa Shahadal Shaikh Vs. The State of Maharashtra
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Head Note
Indian Penal Code,1860 - Section 304-B , Section 498-A , Section 34
Dowry death, cruelty upon women by her husband and his relatives - Conviction - In challenge - The deceased committed suicide within a period of 7 months from the date of the marriage and she died at her matrimonial home - Evidence clearly proved the torture, harassment, and demand of dowry at the hands of the accused just 5 days prior to the date of her death - The prosecution evidence showed the ingredients of cruelty and the prosecution clearly established the offence under Section 304B IPC - Appeal dismissed.
Topic(s)-Dowry Death , Cruelty