Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Dowry Death Under Section 304-B IPC: “Presumption Under Section 113-B Clearly Attracted Where Harassment for Dowry Proven Soon Before Death” — All Ingredients of the Offence Made Out from Evidence on Record, Defence of Depression and Accidental Fall Rejected, Accused Directed to Surrender

Supreme Court Upholds Conviction for Dowry Death Under Section 304-B IPC: “Presumption Under Section 113-B Clearly Attracted Where Harassment for Dowry Proven Soon Before Death” — All Ingredients of the Offence Made Out from Evidence on Record, Defence of Depression and Accidental Fall Rejected, Accused Directed to Surrender

Court’s Decision The Supreme Court dismissed the criminal appeal filed by the accused challenging his conviction under Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for dowry death. The Court…