“Could the life of young Soma Acharjee have been saved?
Did the fear of societal opprobrium result in Soma being thrown to the wolves?
Within a few days after her marriage, the deceased, Soma, was subjected to immense torture on account of demand for dowry,” the Bench observed.
The Court said this case should serve as an “eye-opener for many.”“Soma’s near and dear naively believed that somehow-somehow-the situation will turn for the good.
Hopefully, the story of her life will be an eye-opener for many,” the Bench added.
The Bench also lamented that despite the wife repeatedly pleading with her parents to save her from dowry-related torture, attempts were made to patch up the marriage and send her back to her matrimonial home.
“Could the life of young Soma Acharjee have been saved? Did the fear of societal opprobrium result in Soma being thrown to the wolves? These questions will remain hypothetical. Within a few days after her marriage, the deceased, Soma, was subjected to immense torture on account of demand for dowry,” the Bench observed.
The Court said this case should serve as an “eye-opener for many.”
“Soma’s near and dear naively believed that somehow-somehow-the situation will turn for the good. A false sense of optimism engulfed them. Their hopes were betrayed when Soma met with a tragic end at her matrimonial home. Hopefully, the story of her life will be an eye-opener for many,” the Bench added.
