SHER SINGH @ PARTAPA vs STATE OF HARYANA

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the Appellant under Sections 304B and 498A IPC, affirming the findings of the Trial Court regarding the cruelty and dowry demands faced by the deceased, Harjinder Kaur. The Court emphasized that the burden of proof lies on the accused to demonstrate that the death was not a result of such cruelty, which the Appellant failed to do. The High Court's dismissal of the Appellant's appeal was thus confirmed, maintaining the sentences of rigorous imprisonment for seven years and three years respectively.