Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304B & 498-A–Conviction–Sustainability–Crossrelations between the parties in aata sata marriage–Sister of accused wasnot sent to matrimonial home because of her tender age–Dispute over this point–Panchayat was called wherein the deceased was taken to her matrimonial home–No complaint in panchayat as regard to demand of dowry–When the deceased took the decision for her future for going to her matrimonial home, no measure was taken to ensure her well being–Prosecution failed
to prove the fact of harassment in the matrimonial home of deceased on account of demand of dowry–No external injury was found on her body–Held,appellants are entitled to be acquitted.
