My wife filed a case against me, my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law under Section 498A. We were all sentenced to 18 months in prison. My wife also received punishment under the same law. What are our options to challenge this verdict?

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Apni Law Staff asked 3 years ago

My wife filed a case against me, my father-in-law, brother-in-law, and mother-in-law under Section 498A. We were all sentenced to 18 months in prison. My wife also received punishment under the same law. What are our options to challenge this verdict?

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Apni Law Staff answered 3 years ago

You can appeal the verdict in a higher court within the prescribed time limit. You can also seek bail pending the appeal, and argue that the sentence was excessive or based on insufficient evidence.

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