Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A–Conviction–Sustainability–Though it is admitted that the deceased died otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of marriage, however, there is no evidence to show that the appellants directly demanded a motorcycle or cash from any of the witnesses who deposed before the Trial Court–As per deposition of PW 1 & PW 2, it appears that the aforesaid demand was not in connection with marriage but as a mark of celebration on birth of a male child–Allegation levelled in FIR is not found supported by the depositions of PW 1 & PW 2–No independent witness of the vicinity was examined–Harassment/cruelty at the instance of appellants is not proved beyond the reasonable doubt–Appellants are entitled to be acquitted.
