Penal Code, 1860–Secs. 304-B & 498-A–Conviction–Reversed by High Court–Justification–Death by burning within the seven years of marriage–Deceased was subjected to harassment for dowry soon before her death–Death was not an accident–Merely lapse on part of investigation agency cannot be a ground for throwing out the prosecution case–Accused took the false plea in regard to not having the knowledge–Held, High Court was not justified in reversing the findings of conviction.
