This judgment deals with conviction under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, holding that vague cruelty allegations and inconsistent witness testimony cannot sustain conviction.

Case Snapshot

• Case Name: Suryakant S/o Rajaram Raulwar v. State of Maharashtra

• Citation / Neutral Citation: 2026 BHC-AUG 46575

• High Court: Bombay High Court, Bench at Aurangabad

• Bench: Justice Abhay S. Waghwase

• Date of Judgment: October 6, 2026

• Area of Law: Criminal law; Sections 498-A and 306 IPC; cruelty; abetment of suicide; parity; appreciation of evidence

Judgment Headline

Bombay HC Acquits Husband in Dowry Suicide Case Due to Inconsistent Evidence and Parity

The Judgment in One Line

Bombay High Court acquitted a husband convicted under Sections 498-A and 306 IPC, holding that vague cruelty claims and inconsistent witness testimony could not prove abetment or crue

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