1. This appeal is directed against the judgment dated 5.11.2001 passed in Sessions Trial No.279 of 1997 by the First Additional Sessions Judge, Mahasamund convicting and sentencing each of the accused/Appellants as under:

Conviction	Sentence
Under Section 498A/34 of the Indian Penal Code	Rigorous Imprisonment for 3 years and fine of Rs.500/- with default stipulation
Under Section 304B/34 of the Indian Penal Code	Rigorous Imprisonment for 7 years

2. Appellant No.1, Chhabilal died during pendency of this appeal, therefore, his appeal has been abated vide order dated 17.1.2018.

3. Facts of the case, in brief, are that marriage between Savitribai (the deceased) and Appellant No.1, Chhabilal was solemnised in the year 1995. At the time of marriage, motorcycle, television, fridge, gold were demanded. In place of motorcycle, cash was given. Fridge and television were not given. After the marriage, making demand for television and fridge, Appellant No.1/husband and Appellant No.2/jethani of Savitribai were harassing Savitribai. On 27.2.19