Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A–Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961–Secs. 3 & 4–Conviction–Deceased-wife committed suicide by setting herself on fire after pouring kerosene–Death occurred within eleven months of marriage–Negotiations were held in regard to demand of dowry–Appellant was habitual for consuming the liquor–Deceased was subjected to physical and mental cruelty over certain issues including the demand of balance dowry–Witnesses consistently deposed about the demand and acceptance of dowry–Held, the conviction was justified.
