Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 498-A & 406–Conviction–Sustainability–Death was caused due to consuming poison–Allegation of demand of motorcycle on the occasion of kua pujan on 6.2.2004–Death caused on 20.2.2004–Interval of fifteen days is sufficient enough for concluding that the alleged harassment or cruelty is not the direct cause–No evidence to show that the harassment and cruelty remained continuous–Held, conviction deserves to be set aside.


