M. Venkateswaran vs State 2025 INSC 106 - S 498A IPC - S 4 DP Act

Indian Penal Code 1860 - Section 498A ; Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 - Section 4- Appeal against conviction under 498A IPC and Section 4 DP Act - Disposing appeal, SC held: The ingredients of Section 498-A of IPC and Section 4 of DP Act are clearly made out - The sentence imposed is set aside and substituted with that of the period already undergone- The appellant shall deposit a sum of Rs. 3,00,000 which shall be paid as compensation to complainant.