KULJIT SINGH vs THE STATE OF PUNJAB

The Supreme Court upheld the conviction of the appellants under Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code for the unnatural death of Manju, the wife of appellant No. 1. The court noted that the death occurred within two years of marriage and was caused by insecticide consumption, which indicated the possibility of dowry-related harassment. While the sentence of rigorous imprisonment was modified for appellant No. 2, the conviction was affirmed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offence.