Allahabad High Court Upholds Man’s Conviction for Strangling Minor Daughter; Mother Hostile

The Allahabad High Court upheld the conviction of a father who strangled his minor daughter, noting that the mother’s hostile testimony did not undermine the strong evidence against him. The ruling reinforces judicial commitment to protecting children and deterring intra-family violence. The Court emphasized that even when witnesses turn hostile, corroborative evidence and material facts are sufficient to sustain convictions. The judgment highlights judicial scrutiny in serious offences involving minors and affirms principles of accountability, child protection, and societal deterrence in criminal jurisprudence.