Indian Penal Code, 1860
Sections 304B & 498A—Dowry death—Conviction—Both the witnesses have not deposed about the specific instances of cruelty or harassment apart from stating that there was a demand for dowry—Version of both the witnesses regarding the demand of dowry is an omission—Necessary ingredients of the offence under Section 304B of IPC were not established—Neither there is legally admissible evidence of demand for dowry made by present appellants nor there is any specific evidence of any cruelty—In the absence of legally admissible evidence, it is not possible to sustain conviction of appellants—Appellants are acquitted of offences alleged against them—Appeal allowed.
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