Maya Devi & Anr vs State Of Haryana

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Sections 498A and 304B IPC, affirming the High Court's modification of the life sentence to ten years of rigorous imprisonment for the dowry death of Kavita. The Court established that the definition of dowry under the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 includes harassment leading to suicide, and dismissed the argument of mental health issues as a defense. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the conviction and modified sentence.