Harjit Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, establishing that the prosecution must prove the death of a woman within seven years of marriage caused by burns or bodily injury, along with evidence of harassment related to dowry demands. The Court found sufficient evidence of harassment and dowry demands against the appellant and his mother, affirming the lower court's sentence of seven years rigorous imprisonment. The acquittal of the co-accused was also upheld as justified based on the evidence presented.