KANTI LAL vs STATE OF RAJASTHAN

The Supreme Court upheld the convictions of Arvind Kumar and Kanti Lal under Sections 304B and 498A IPC for dowry death and cruelty, respectively, while acquitting other accused due to lack of evidence. The Court emphasized that the prosecution must establish a direct link between the dowry demand and the victim's death, as per the requirements of Section 304B IPC. The appeal against the High Court's order was dismissed, affirming the lower court's findings.