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PRJ-LIVE-KL-2021-VISMAYADowry DeathJUDGMENT DELIVERED✓ Conviction

Location: Kollam, Kerala

Incident: 2021-06-21

IPC Sections: 304, 498, 306

Victims: 1

Data confidence:97%

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Timeline · 4 events

  1. FIR FILEDMilestone98%

    Vismaya V. Nair (24) found dead at husband's home in Shenkottai, Kollam. Parents allege dowry harassment; injuries visible on body. FIR filed; husband S. Kiran Kumar (RTO officer) arrested.

    HINDU21/6/2021
  2. CHARGESHEET FILED96%

    Kerala Police files chargesheet against S. Kiran Kumar under IPC 304B (dowry death), 498A (cruelty), and 306 (abetment of suicide).

    Court: Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Sasthamcottah

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  3. VERDICT PRONOUNCEDMilestone99%

    Sessions Court, Kollam convicts S. Kiran Kumar on all charges including dowry death (304B) and cruelty (498A). Sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Also dismissed from government service.

    Court: Additional Sessions Court, Kollam

    "Vismaya Dowry Death: Kerala Court Convicts Husband, Sentences To 10 Years"
    LL29/6/2022
  4. APPEAL FILED90%

    S. Kiran Kumar files appeal before Kerala HC challenging conviction. Case triggered Kerala government initiative to strengthen anti-dowry enforcement across the state.

    Court: Kerala High Court

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Key Milestones

  • ◆2021-06-21FIR FILED
  • ◆2022-06-29VERDICT PRONOUNCED
Privacy notice: Victim identities are protected via cryptographic pseudonymisation. Accused names may be partially redacted pending conviction. All data sourced from public records.