Jagjit Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC, emphasizing that the prosecution must establish the elements of dowry death and cruelty. The Court reiterated that the presence of dowry demand and harassment must be proven to establish culpability under these sections. The judgment of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, which had overturned the acquittal, was affirmed, leading to the reinstatement of the conviction of the accused.