The Supreme Court Yesterday (Oct 21) noted that the tendency of over implication is reflected in a large number of cases filed alleging offence under Section 498A IPC and asked the Courts to be cautious about the same. The Court acquitted a man accused under Section 498A IPC while noting that only because he is the husband of guilty sister in law cannot be a ground to hold him guilty under the said offence in the absence of any specific material. The Court was hearing a Criminal Appeal against the decision of the High Court which partly allowed appellant’s appeal whereunder his conviction under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 was confirmed.
