Penal Code, 1860 — S. 498-A: Conviction of parents-in-law of deceased living in separate house, for alleged harassment meted out to her, held not sustainable in this case as there was absence of direct evidence against them

Hence, their conviction was not maintainable on probability. They were entitled to benefit of doubt. Hence, their conviction stood set aside.

(2021) 7 SCC 204 [R. Natarajan v. State of T.N.]

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