IPC498 n 306
suparna
(Querist) 26 July 2009
This query is : Resolved
What is the maximum punishment if proven guilty under these two sections? a college lecturer has been framed under IPC 498 after 15 years of his marriage when his professionally struggling wife with active social connections as a theatre activist has commited suicide leaving a note mentioning mental frustration. his in-laws have have filed a FIR citing dowry related torture mental torture though the husband returned once a week from his long distance workplace and carried out all the domestic responsibities.
Please suggeest where he stands in terms of legal perspective
A Truthseeker
(Expert) 26 July 2009
suicide is sometimes temporary insanity. you have stated that the deceased wife left a note that she was suffering from frustration as she was struggling in her profession. so it is very likely that she committed suicide due to reason other than torture over dowry. she was married for 15 years. if she was tortured on the ground of dowry had she ever or any of her relatives who are now complaining lodged any GD or FIR?
neeraj
(Expert) 26 July 2009
Hello Suparna,
Neither lawyer nor society would be of any help to ur friend.
Only his own knowledge of law and warenes can help. Please visit www.savefamily.org and ask him to call any helplines.
May be they can help you. Otherwise there is no forum for men in India.
Regards,
Neeraj
Kiran Kumar
(Expert) 26 July 2009
Suparna to some extent MR. Maiti is right.
i would better advice u to consult some local lawyer, because in criminal matter a lot is needed to be taken care of.
the whole set of evidence and the actual story all are important.
precise advice in this context can not be given here.
better have a sitting with a lawyer with complete facts in hand.
Somnath mukherjee
(Expert) 27 July 2009
don't worry please be ready to fight the 498a,306 case being a lawyer i can only suggest you that this types of cases are almost created, almost in all cases the accused are aquited.The rate of coviction is very low.
