Penal Code, 1860–Sec. 498-A–Evidence Act, 1872–Sec. 113-A–Scope–Once the pro-secution succeeds in establishing the components of cruelty leading to conviction u/s. 498-A, Court cannot refuse to invoke the presumption of abetment–Appellant failed to give any explanation in regard to injuries sustained by deceased–Presumption u/s. 113-A could not be rebutted by him–Held, the conviction was justified.
