Honble SAXENA, J. — Appellant Jai Ram, his father, mother and brother viz; Neeku Ram, Smt. Surji and Menpal respectively faced trial before the learned Addl. Sessions Judge Raisinghnagar for the offences u/ss.304-B and 498-A IPC. The learned trial Judge vide his judgment dated 1.7.92 acquitted Jai Ram, Smt. Surji and Menpal but found appellant Neeku Ram guilty for the offences u/ss.304-B and 498-A IPC and sentenced him to seven years rigorous imprisonment on the first count and to two years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs.200/-and in default to further undergo one months R.I. on the second count and also directed that both the substantive sentences shall run concurrently.

(2). The facts of this case are short and simple and can be recapitulated within a narrow compass. Smt. Badu was married to appellant Jai Ram about two and a half years prior to her death, which took place on 17.9.91 in the house of her husband situated in chak 3 S.J.M. It is alleged that co-accused Neeku Ram was not satisfied with the dowry given by Sultana Ram, the father of the deceased, in the marriage and on the day of marriage, he had shown his resentment and dissatistaction. It is alleged that the app

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