Raj Kumar & Ors vs The State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of three accused under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, confirming the High Court's decision while acquitting the fourth accused, Kaushalya Rani. The Court emphasized that the evidence presented, including testimonies from family members and the application of Section 113B of the Evidence Act, established a presumption of dowry-related cruelty leading to Varsha Rani's death. The Court found that the delay in filing the FIR did not undermine the prosecution's case, as it was consistent with the nature of matrimonial disputes.