N.K. Balakrishnan, J.

1. The sole accused in Session Case No. 237/2005 of Additional District and Sessions Court, Pathanamthitta, who was convicted and sentenced for offences under section 498A of I.P.C., is the appellant. Charge sheet was laid for offence under section 306 of I.P.C as well. But the learned Sessions Judge acquitted the accused of that offence. For the offence under section 498A, she was sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for three years and to pay fine of Rs.10,000/- and in default to simple imprisonment for six months. This appeal is directed against the said conviction and sentence.

2. Deceased Joby was married by Reji, the son of the appellant, on 16.5.2002. She was given gold ornaments and a sum of Rs.1,00,000/- at the time of marriage. She was staying happily in her matrimonial home till her husband Reji left for Saudi Arabia. He told her that he will return within one year and then it was stated that he will come after one and a half years and ultimately he was to return on the expiry of two years. However, the husband (Reji) could not come back within two years. The deceased was staying in the matrimonial home along with the mother (appellant), father