MAJOR SINGH vs STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, confirming the High Court's decision which maintained the trial court's sentence of seven years imprisonment. The Court reiterated that to establish dowry death under Section 304B, it must be shown that the death occurred within seven years of marriage and was caused by burns or bodily injury, coupled with evidence of harassment related to dowry demands. The Court found sufficient evidence of harassment and demand for dowry, leading to the conclusion that the appellants were guilty as charged.