Davinder Singh vs State Of Punjab

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, affirming that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients: the death of Amarjit Kaur within seven years of marriage, her harassment for dowry, and the circumstances surrounding her death. The Court emphasized that the demand for dowry and subsequent harassment constituted a clear case of dowry death, leading to the conclusion that the appellant was guilty. The sentence of ten years rigorous imprisonment was confirmed, along with a fine of Rs. 1000.