RAJESH PANDEY vs STATE OF U.P.

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the accused under Section 498A IPC and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, affirming the findings of the Allahabad High Court. The Court emphasized that the demand for dowry and the resulting harassment constituted cruelty as defined under Section 498A IPC. The evidence presented, including the deceased's letter detailing the harassment, supported the prosecution's case, leading to the dismissal of the appeal.