Supreme Court cancels bail in dowry death case, declaring that marriage has been reduced to a commercial transaction due to persistent dowry demands.
Case in NewsSupreme Court marriage reduced to commercial transaction ruling emerges after bail cancellation in dowry death case . |
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Case Overview
Case Name: Yogendra Pal Singh vs Raghvendra Singh @ Prince & Another
The Supreme Court cancelled the bail of a man accused of poisoning his wife for dowry within four months of marriage . A Bench of Justice BV Nagarathna and Justice R Mahadevan condemned the continuing evil of dowry, noting that it has reduced the sacred institution of marriage to a commercial exchange . The victim died under suspicious circumstances after allegedly being forced to ingest poison, prompting her father to challenge the Allahabad High Court order granting bail .
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Key Aspects
Before examining the legal implications, it is necessary to understand the factual matrix and the core issues raised . The sequence of events highlights both cruelty and the alleged orchestration behind the woman’s death . These aspects formed the foundation for the Supreme Court’s intervention :
- Marriage solemnised on February 22, 2023; cruelty started soon thereafter .
- Additional dowry demand included a Fortuner car .
- Distress call to sister alleging forced administration of foul-smelling substance .
- FSL report confirmed aluminium phosphide poisoning .
- High Court ignored dying declarations and the gravity of allegations while granting bail .
Legal Insights
Understanding the statutory provisions is crucial as they directly shape the Court’s reasoning in dowry-related crimes . The Supreme Court analysed each presumption and offence invoked by the prosecution
- Section 304B IPC – Dowry Death: Unnatural death within 7 years of marriage .
- Section 498A IPC – Cruelty: Mental and physical harassment related to dowry .
- Section 113B, Evidence Act – Presumption of Dowry Death: Triggered due to established cruelty .
- Principles governing cancellation of bail when orders are perverse or ignore material evidence .
Court’s Verdict
The Supreme Court held the High Court’s order perverse and unsustainable, stressing that releasing prime accused in a dowry death case undermines trial fairness and public confidence . Bail was cancelled and the appeal was allowed .
Source – Supreme Court of India
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