RAMESHWAR DASS vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304B IPC for the dowry death of his wife, Sushma Rani, emphasizing that the prosecution established the demand for dowry and subsequent harassment leading to her death. The Court noted that the relationship between the parties was not as cordial as claimed by the appellant, and the evidence supported the conclusion that the deceased was subjected to cruelty in connection with dowry demands. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower courts' findings and the seven-year sentence imposed.