S. ANIL KUMAR @ ANIL KUMAR GANNA vs STATE OF KARNATAKA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304B and Section 498A of the IPC, affirming the High Court's reversal of the acquittal by the Sessions Court. The Court established that the ingredients for dowry death under Section 304B were met, including the demand for dowry and the subsequent suicide of the victim, Meena Kumari. The sentences of seven years rigorous imprisonment for Section 304B and two years for Section 498A were confirmed, to run concurrently.