Noida: In a significant verdict, a fast-track court in Noida has acquitted Aman Singla, an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer, along with his parents, in a high-profile dowry death case registered in 2021.
The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges beyond reasonable doubt, bringing an end to a nearly five-year-long legal battle.
Court Acquits All Accused
Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Dwivedi acquitted Aman Singla, his mother Bina Rani, and father Mahendra Lal Singla of all charges, including:
- Section 498A IPC (cruelty for dowry)
- Section 304B IPC (dowry death)
- Section 323 IPC (voluntarily causing hurt)
- Section 506 IPC (criminal intimidation)
- Alternative charges under Section 302 IPC (murder)
- Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act
The court directed the accused to furnish a personal bond of ₹25,000 each under Section 437A of the CrPC.
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Court Finds Death Was Suicide
The court observed that the woman’s death was a case of suicide, and highlighted serious inconsistencies in the prosecution’s case, particularly in witness statements regarding alleged dowry demands.
It noted that claims of dowry payments, including large cash transactions, were not substantiated with credible evidence.
Background of the Case
The case dates back to April 2021, when an FIR was filed based on a complaint by the victim’s father, Subhash Chandra.
He alleged that:
- He spent around ₹2.75 crore on his daughter’s wedding
- ₹15 lakh cash, gold, a car, and a plot were given as dowry
- Additional ₹2 crore in cash was demanded by the groom’s family
He further accused Aman Singla of forcing his daughter to consume medicines, leading to her death within six months of marriage.
Following the complaint, the accused were arrested on April 9, 2021.
Key Observations by the Court
The court raised several critical questions and inconsistencies in the prosecution’s narrative:
- No clear evidence of ₹30 lakh cash payment on the wedding day
- The disputed Panchkula plot was jointly registered in the names of the couple
- The conduct of key witnesses, including the deceased’s aunt (a senior lawyer), was found questionable
- Delay in taking the victim to hospital or informing authorities raised doubts
The court stated that the prosecution failed to establish that dowry harassment occurred immediately before the death, a key requirement under dowry death laws.
Defence Stand
Aman Singla denied all allegations, maintaining that he shared a peaceful marital life with his wife for most of their time together.
He argued that the case was premeditated, allegedly influenced by the victim’s relatives after her death.
Who Is IRS Aman Singla?
Aman Singla is an Indian Revenue Service officer from the 2017 batch (Customs & Indirect Taxes).
Profile
- Service: IRS (C&IT), 68th Batch
- Education: B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
- Career: His name features in official records such as the Draft Civil List 2026
- Recent Developments: Associated with administrative matters before the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Delhi
Case Concludes After Five Years
The case, which involved examination of multiple witnesses from both sides, concluded with the court holding that the prosecution’s claims lacked sufficient evidence to secure a conviction.
The verdict underscores the principle that criminal charges must be proven beyond reasonable doubt, particularly in serious cases involving allegations of dowry death.
