Jivendra Kumar vs Jaidrath Singh & Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellant under Section 304B IPC for dowry death, affirming that the death of Salwinder Kaur, caused by consuming pesticide, occurred under abnormal circumstances within seven years of marriage and was preceded by cruelty related to dowry demands. The Court emphasized the necessity of proving the connection between the cruelty and the death, as outlined in Section 304B IPC and Section 113B of the Evidence Act. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the seven-year minimum sentence as prescribed under the law.