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Memorial on Behalf of Respondent[Document title]

Table of Contents
List of Abbreviations…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Table of Authorities………………………………………………………………………………………………….............
I. Cases Referred…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
II. Statutes……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
III. Books Referred…………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
Statement of Jurisdiction…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Statement of Facts………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Issues Raised……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….........
Summary of Arguments………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Arguments Advanced………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Contention 1. In the view of clear proof of suicide by Nari, a conviction under section 306
IPC is sustainable……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I. Dowry Death will be applicable …………………………………………………………………………....
II. The conviction under section 306 is reasonable and sustainable…………………………….
Contention 2. That the evidence adduced to prove abetment of suicide and cruelty is not
meagre……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I. Past events of cruelty are sufficient proof to prove abetment of suicide…………………
II. Suicide within 7 year of marriage is subjected to cruelty…………………………………………
Contention 3. That in the view of the primary burden of proof remaining on the prosecution,
the accused is entitled to acquittal in the event of the slightest doubt about the guilt…………
I. All ingredients to constitute a crime is fulfilled. i.e., Person, Mens rea, Actus Reus,
Injury……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Prayer………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Memorial on Behalf of Respondent[Document title]

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
1. AIR: All Indian Reporter
2. Hon’ble: Honorable
3. HC: High Court
4. Sec: Section
5. v: Versus
6. S/O: Son of.
7. Anr: Another
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TABLE OF AUTHORITIES REFERRED


Cases Referred
1. Shekhargouda S/O Nigangouda v. The State of Karnataka on July 2013
2. Kaliyaperumal And Anr v. State of Tamil Nadu on 27 August, 2003
3. Akula Ravinder And Others v. The State of Andhra Pradesh on 11 January, 1991
4. Maya Devi & Anr. v. State of Haryana on 7 December, 2015
5. G.V. Siddaramesh v. State of Karnataka on 5 February, 2010
6. State of Haryana v. Jasvinder Singh And Ors. On 28 March, 2000
Statutes
1. Indian Penal Code, 1860
2. Indian Evidence Act, 1872
3. Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961
Books Referred
1. The Indian Penal Code, RATANLAL and DHIRAJLAL, 33rd edition, Lexis Nexis
2. Indian Penal Code, Prof. S.N Misra, 22nd edition, Central Law Publication
3.
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Statement of Jurisdiction
The appeal is file under Section
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Statement of Facts

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