ASHOK KUMAR vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court examined the interpretation of 'dowry demand' under Section 2 and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, and the definition of 'dowry death' under Section 304B IPC. The Court held that not every demand by the husband or his family constitutes a dowry demand, and emphasized the necessity of establishing a direct connection between the demand and the death for a conviction under Section 304B. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the conviction of the appellant for the death of the deceased due to dowry-related harassment.