Penal Code, 1860 – Section 498-A – Cruelty by husband or relatives – Conviction by trial court – Appeal against conviction – Allegations of physical assault and forced administration of pills causing miscarriage – Lack of corroborative evidence – Solitary testimony of complainant (PW1) – Contradictions and inconsistencies – Medical evidence negating forced abortion – Prosecution failed to prove cruelty as defined under Section 498-A – Conviction set aside – Appellants acquitted.
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HIGH COURT OF KERALA
Coram: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Jobin Sebastian
Crl.A. No. 2913 of 2008; 30 June 2025
