ARVIND KUMAR vs STATE OF M.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 306 IPC for abetting the suicide of Sadhna and under Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 for demanding dowry. The Court emphasized that the persistent harassment and demand for dowry constituted sufficient grounds for establishing abetment of suicide. The sentence of 7 years rigorous imprisonment under Section 306 IPC and 6 months under the Dowry Prohibition Act was confirmed, along with a fine of Rs. 5,000 each.