Dhanraj Marhari Yedale And Ors vs State Of Maha

ik-112789945 Bombay High Court 19 December 2025 • CRIMINAL APPEAL NO. 500 OF 2003 • 30 min read

Judges (2)

Sandipkumar C. More Coram Y.G. Khobragade Delivered

Counsel (2)

S. P. Sonpawale Counsel Respondent Vikas S. Tanwade Counsel Appellant

Parties (3)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Chhayabai Narhari Yedale Appellant Dhanraj Narhari Yedale Appellant

Case Significance

Dhanraj Marhari Yedale And Ors vs State Of Maha is a Bombay High Court decision dated December 19, 2025 (citation: ik-112789945). Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 498-A and 302 r/w S.34 IPC (dowry death by setting the wife on fire with kerosene) in Tuljapur, Osmanabad. The deceased Sangita's dying declaration (Exh. 26) established that she was subjected to cruelty and murdered by the accused for demanding Rs 20,000. Appellant No.3 (Narhari) died during pendency and his appeal abated. The Division Bench upheld the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for the remaining appellants, finding the tria The bench comprised Justices Sandipkumar C. More and Y.G. Khobragade. The judgment was delivered by Justice Y.G. Khobragade. Counsel appearing: S. P. Sonpawale (counsel for respondent), Vikas S. Tanwade (counsel for appellant).

Summary

Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 498-A and 302 r/w S.34 IPC (dowry death by setting the wife on fire with kerosene) in Tuljapur, Osmanabad. The deceased Sangita's dying declaration (Exh. 26) established that she was subjected to cruelty and murdered by the accused for demanding Rs 20,000. Appellant No.3 (Narhari) died during pendency and his appeal abated. The Division Bench upheld the conviction and sentence of life imprisonment for the remaining appellants, finding the trial court's appreciation of evidence was sound and dismissing the appeal.

What was the outcome of Dhanraj Marhari Yedale And Ors vs State Of Maha?

Criminal appeal against conviction under Sections 498-A and 302 r/w S.34 IPC (dowry death by setting the wife on fire with kerosene) in Tuljapur, Osmanabad. The deceased Sangita's dying declaration (E...

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