BALJINDER KAUR vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of Baljinder Kaur and Pritam Singh under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, affirming the High Court's decision which confirmed their seven-year rigorous imprisonment. The Court reiterated that the prosecution must establish the four essential ingredients of dowry death, including the demand for dowry and the death occurring within seven years of marriage. The evidence presented, including the deceased's dying declaration, was deemed sufficient to uphold the conviction.