Naresh Kumar vs State Of Haryana & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304-B IPC for dowry death, affirming that the prosecution established the necessary ingredients of harassment for dowry and the death occurring within seven years of marriage. The Court clarified that the demand for dowry must be proven to have occurred 'soon before death', which was satisfied in this case. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the seven-year rigorous imprisonment sentence.