Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B, 306 & 498-A–Conviction–Appreciation–Evidence on record showing the demand of money in connection to dowry–Deceased committed suicide on the same day–Plea of defence that the death was accidental, cannot be accepted because as per presumption u/s. 113-B of
Evidence Act, it was to be proved by the defence–Post mortem report showing that the death was caused due to shock of 100% burning–Non-examination of doctor is not fatal because there is sufficient evidence of record to show that the deceased herself set on fire–This fact was explained by accused in the statements u/s. 313 Held, the conviction was justified.
