JUDGMENT :

1. In this appeal, challenge is to the Judgment and order, dated 06.07.2019, passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Yavatmal whereby the appellant came to be convicted for the offences punishable under Sections 304-B, 306, 506 (II) and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code [for short ‘IPC’] and under Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 [for short ‘Dowry Act’]. The sentences awarded to him on different counts are as follows:-

“(a) Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 (seven) years under Section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code.

(b) Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 (seven) years and to pay fine of Rs.2,000/-(Rs.Two Thousand only), in default to further suffer Simple Imprisonment for 3 (three) months under Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code.

(c) Rigorous Imprisonment for 2 (two) years and to pay fine of Rs.2,000/-(Rs.Two Thousand only), in default to further suffer Simple Imprisonment for 3 (three) months under Section 498-A of the Indian Penal Code.

(d) Rigorous Imprisonment for 2 (two) years and to pay fine of Rs.2,000/-(Rs. Two Thousand only), in default to further suffer Simple Imprisonment for 3 (three) months under Section 506 (II) of the Indian Penal Code.

(e) Rigorous Impri