JUDGMENT :

Shree Chandrashekhar, J.

Ranjit Ram, Jaydhar Ram and Balmanti Devi were put on trial for committing the offence under sections 498-A and 302 read with section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

2. By an order dated 29th July 2015 an alternative charge under section 304-B of the Indian Penal Code was also framed against them.

3. Kuru PS Case No. 1 of 2011 was lodged against Ranjit Ram who is the husband, Shankar Ram who is the brother-in-law, Jaydhar Ram who is the father-in-law and Balmanti Devi who is the mother-in-law of Sumanti Devi @ Balak for committing her murder in furtherance of common intention and for causing harassment and torture in relation to demand of dowry.

4. In ST Case No. 56 of 2011 Jaydhar Ram and Balmanti Devi have been acquitted of the charge framed under sections 498-A, 304-B and 302 read with section 34 of the Indian Penal Code.

5. The trial judge has held that the evidence against Jaydhar Ram and Balmanti Devi is not sufficient to hold that they also caused harassment and torture to Sumanti Devi in connection to demand of dowry soon before her death.

6. Ranjit Ram has also been acquitted of the charge under sections 304-B and 498-A of the Indian Penal Code.

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