Arulvelu & Anr vs State Rep By Public Prosecutor & Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Arulvelu under Section 304B IPC for dowry death and Section 498A IPC for cruelty, affirming the High Court's reversal of the acquittal by the lower court. The Court established that the demand for dowry and the resultant harassment led to the deceased's suicide, thus satisfying the legal requirements under Section 304B IPC. The sentences of seven years and two years rigorous imprisonment for the respective charges were confirmed, along with fines imposed on the accused.