Man Acquitted in Decade-Old Dowry Death Case

A court has acquitted Govinda in a 10-year-old dowry death and cruelty case due to insufficient evidence. Despite testimonies from the deceased's family, no specific dowry demands or harassment incidents were proven. The judge ruled the cause of death was postpartum septic shock, not linked to violence.

A court here has acquitted a man of dowry death and cruelty charges, citing the prosecution's failure to substantiate the allegations.

Additional Sessions Judge Geetanjali presided over the decade-old case involving Govinda, who faced charges following investigations by Pul Prahaladpur police.

The accusations stemmed from the death of Govinda's wife, Maya, seven years into their marriage in 2014. The court noted that testimonies from Maya's family lacked specifics on dowry demands and harassment.

Despite claims of dowry-related cruelty, no witnesses provided dates or details of such incidents. Additionally, medical reports showed no signs of external injuries, attributing Maya's death to postpartum septic shock.

Judge Geetanjali concluded that the prosecution failed to prove the essential elements of the charges, acquitting Govinda.

(With inputs from agencies.)