This criminal appeal has been directed against the judgment of conviction and sentence dated 1st May, 2006 and 3rd May, 2006 rd respectively passed by learned Additional District & Sessions Judge, F.T.C., Dumka in connection with Sessions case no. 34 of 2005, whereby the appellant has been held guilty for the offence punishable under section 304B of Indian Penal Code and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for life.

2. The case of the prosecution, as it appears from the First Information Report is that Reba Devi (daughter of the informant) was married with the appellant on 10.03.2004 according to Hindu Rites and Custom. Cash and valuables were given in the marriage, but the appellant and his family members were not satisfied with the articles given in the marriage and they put forward demand for a motorcycle and a colour Television and for non-fulfillment of aforesaid demand, Reba Devi was subjected to torture and treated with cruelty by her husband (appellant) and his family members. Between the intervening night of 8-9th June, 2004, Reba Devi sustained burn injury and died in her matrimonial home. It is disclosed that after death of Reba Devi, matter was reported