Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973–Sec. 389–Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304B & 498A–Suspension of the sentence–Justification–Death took place within 7 or 8 months of marriage–Evidence of cruelty and torture immediately proceeding the death and payment of Rs. 2,50,000/- to the respondent-accused–
High Court casually suspended the sentence without recording the reasons–It ignored the evidence relied upon by the Session Court and found the force in the contention that the brother of deceased, who took the loan of Rs. 2,50,000/-, was not examined–Impugned order is liable to be set aside.
