SULTAN SINGH vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Sections 304-B and 498-A IPC, affirming that the prosecution established the demand for dowry and the circumstances of death within seven years of marriage. The Court noted that the presumption under Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act was applicable, as the evidence indicated that the deceased was subjected to cruelty and harassment for dowry. The appellant's defense of accidental fire was rejected, leading to the affirmation of the trial court's sentence of seven years and three years of rigorous imprisonment respectively.