Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode vs The State Of Maharashtra

insc-2024-798 Supreme Court of India 21 October 2024 • 9 min read

Judges (2)

C.T. Ravikumar Delivered Sanjay Kumar Coram

Parties (2)

State of Maharashtra Respondent Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode Appellant

Case Significance

Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode vs The State Of Maharashtra is a Supreme Court of India decision dated October 21, 2024 (citation: insc-2024-798). The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 498-A IPC (cruelty to wife) in the dowry death case of his sister-in-law Renuka. The Supreme Court found the conviction perverse due to absolute absence of any evidence connecting the appellant to the offence, noting over-implication tendencies. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted. The bench comprised Justices C.T. Ravikumar and Sanjay Kumar. The judgment was delivered by Justice C.T. Ravikumar.

Summary

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 498-A IPC (cruelty to wife) in the dowry death case of his sister-in-law Renuka. The Supreme Court found the conviction perverse due to absolute absence of any evidence connecting the appellant to the offence, noting over-implication tendencies. The appeal was allowed and the appellant was acquitted.

What was the outcome of Yashodeep Bisanrao Vadode vs The State Of Maharashtra?

The appellant challenged his conviction under Section 498-A IPC (cruelty to wife) in the dowry death case of his sister-in-law Renuka. The Supreme Court found the conviction perverse due to absolute a...

Judgment

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Read on Indian Kanoon

Source: Indian Kanoon (insc-2024-798)