Sahebrao And Anr vs State Of Maharashtra

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC, affirming that the demand for dowry and harassment constituted cruelty leading to the wife's death. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must prove the dowry demand and the resultant harassment, which was established through the testimonies of the victim's family. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower court's sentence of rigorous imprisonment for three years and a fine under Section 306 IPC, with no separate sentence for Section 498-A IPC.