Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B, 498-A & 302–Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 228–Dowry death case–Trial Court framed the charge by adding Sec. 302 by considering itself duty-bound to abide by the directions issued by Apex Court in Rajbir’s case–Directions were not meant to be followed
mechanically and without due regard to the nature of the evidence available in the case–Order is untenable and set aside and trial Court is directed for the re-examination of question of framing of charge u/s. 302.
