Supreme Court Corrects Dowry Death Conviction: Seven Years in Jail Without Proof
Supreme Court sets aside a dowry death conviction after finding no evidence of cruelty or dowry demand, ruling Section 304-B IPC was wrongly applied.
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Supreme Court sets aside a dowry death conviction after finding no evidence of cruelty or dowry demand, ruling Section 304-B IPC was wrongly applied.
Supreme Court declares dowry a constitutional evil, issues strict directions to curb dowry deaths, misuse of gifts, and delays in Section 304B & 498A cases.
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