Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A [Corresponding Secs. 80 & 85 of BNS, 2023]–Conviction–Sustainability–Death by poison–All the material witnesses turned hostile–Lack of credible and coherent evidence indicating that the appellants were involved in dowry harassment or demand prior to the death of the deceased–Mere circumstantial evidence, without any necessary linkage to the appellant’s action or intention cannot sustain a conviction–Presumption u/s. 113-B cannot be invoked against the appellants–Lack of particular allegations regarding harassment–Appellants are entitled to be acquitted on all counts–Conviction set aside.
