High Court of Karnataka Upholds State Appeal Against Inadequate Sentence in Dowry Harassment Case — Accused Released on Probation of Good Conduct for Three Years Under Section 498-A IPC. The court modified the sentence to one year simple imprisonment and fine, holding that the trial court's order of probation was not justified given the gravity of the offence.
20 Nov 2019The State of Karnataka filed an appeal under Section 377 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) against the judgment and order dated 12.06.201...
