Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A–Conviction–Sustainability–In cross-examination complainant admitted that the deceased never spoke him about her domestic problem or regarding demand of dowry except once in her last visit two months prior to death–Another witness stated that there was
no demand of dowry prior to marriage or at the time of marriage–He also admitted that no panchayat was occasioned–Deceased was pregnant at the time of her suicide–What motivated or compelled her to take this extreme decision step, is not satisfied by the prosecution–Inconsistencies and contradictions in the testimony of witnesses–Held, conviction cannot be sustained.
