JUDGMENT :-

Dr. B.S. Chauhan and S.A. Bobde. JJ.

Leave granted.

2. The facts and the circumstances involved in the case has shocked the conscience of the Court and we take a serious note that neither the trial Court nor the High Court proceeded in accordance with law rather acted on their own whims and fancies as if the Courts are not bound to follow the law made by the competent Legislature.

The trial Court convicted the respondents under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code. 1860 (for short "IPC") and awarded the sentence of three (3) years and imposed a fine of Rs. 2,000/- (Rupees two thousand only) and in case of nonpayment of fine, a further sentence to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of three (3) months. They were also convicted under Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 for short Act, 1961') and imposed a sentence for a period of 3 months each and to pay a fine of Rs. 30.000/- (Rupees three thousand only) each and in default of payment they were sentenced to undergo simple imprisonment for a period of one month of (each of the offence.

3. Aggrieved the respondents flied appeal before the Sessions Court. The First Appellate Court dealt with the case. Rele