Ramesh v. State Rep. by
Case brief
What is this about?
In this appeal against conviction under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, the High Court held that there was no evidence of cruelty or abetment of suicide. The presumption under Section 113-A of the Evidence Act was dislodged, leading to the acquittal of the appellant.
What did the court decide?
The order of conviction and sentence passed by the Sessions Judge was set aside. The fine amount paid shall be refunded, and the bail bond shall stand discharged.
What the court decided
BAIL SLIP
The Appellant/Accused Viz., Ramesh S/o.Late Gurusamy, aged 28 years, was released on bail in Crl.M.P.No.1129/2016 in Crl.A.No.71/2016, dated 22/02/2016.
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
DATED : 27.06.2019
CORAM :
THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE P.N. PRAKASH
Crl.A.No.71 of 2016 Ramesh .. Appellant/Accused Vs. State represented by Deputy Superintendent of Police, Gobichettipalayam, Erode District. .. Respondent/Complainant
Criminal Appeal filed under Section 374(2) Cr.P.C. to set aside the conviction and sentence imposed in judgment dated 31.12.2015 made in S.C.No.142 of 2015 on the file of the Sessions Judge, Mahila Court (Mahila Fast Track Court), Erode, by allowing this Criminal Appeal.
For Appellant : Mr.M.Guruprasad
For Respondent : Mrs.P.Kritika Kamal,
Govt. Advocate (Crl. Side)
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the appellant abetted the suicide of his spouse.
Whether the appellant inflicted cruelty on the deceased spouse to such an extent as to push her to commit suicide.
Whether the presumption under Section 113-A of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 applies to the facts of this case.
Parties & counsel
- appellant
Ramesh
- respondent
State represented by Deputy Superintendent of Police
Coram
P.N. Prakash
Case details
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