Munni Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh
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Munni Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh is a Supreme Court of India decision dated January 29, 2026 (citation: insc-2026-136). A mother-in-law was convicted under Section 304-B (dowry death) and Section 316 IPC for the death of her daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court acquitted her, finding that the prosecution failed to prove continuous demand for dowry soon before death and that she was not present at the matrimonial home when the death occurred. The bench comprised Justices Atul S. Chandurkar and J.K. Maheshwari. The judgment was delivered by Justice Atul S. Chandurkar.
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Summary
A mother-in-law was convicted under Section 304-B (dowry death) and Section 316 IPC for the death of her daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court acquitted her, finding that the prosecution failed to prove continuous demand for dowry soon before death and that she was not present at the matrimonial home when the death occurred.
What was the outcome of Munni Devi vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh?
A mother-in-law was convicted under Section 304-B (dowry death) and Section 316 IPC for the death of her daughter-in-law. The Supreme Court acquitted her, finding that the prosecution failed to prove ...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2026-136)