Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A–Conviction–Propriety–Suicide within seven years of marriage–Evidence on record showing that there was no demand of dowry, however, deceased was harassed due to her less involve
ment in carpet making–Most of prosecution witnesses stated this version–Family of accused was involved in the business of carpet making–Possibility that deceased was taking herself aloof from carpet making due to breathing
problem–Held, conviction u/s. 304-B cannot be sustained and set aside–Fact 498-Aof harassment well proved and appellants were rightly convicted u/s. 498-A.
