Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 498-A & 304-B–Conviction–Appreciation of–Death by burn injuries–Witnesses stated that the accused caused the incidence by pouring kerosene on the deceased and set her on fire–Defence that the incident was caused due to brust of the stove is not believable as chula
was lying outside of the place of incident and stove was not recovered–No one was present from the complainant’s side when the statements of deceased were recorded–Complainant party was not allowed to meet the deceased in hospital–Sufficient evidence of harassment in regard to demand of dowry–Held, the conviction was justified.
