STATE OF MAHARASHTRA vs RAJENDRA .

The Supreme Court held that the presumption under Section 113-A of the Evidence Act does not apply unless the prosecution proves that the death was suicidal and that the deceased was subjected to cruelty and harassment through direct evidence. The Court found that the High Court erred in acquitting the accused under Sections 498-A, 304-B, and 306 IPC, all read with Section 34 IPC, as the evidence presented indicated a clear case of dowry-related harassment leading to the death of the deceased. Consequently, the Supreme Court reversed the High Court's decision and restored the conviction of the accused.