A-1 in the Sessions case in S.C.No.66 of 2006 on the file of the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Mahalir Needhimandram, Perambalur is the appellant.

2. A-1's mother is A-2. They were tried for charges under Section 498-A and 304-B IPC.

3. After trial, the Trial Court acquitted both from the charge under Section 304-B IPC. The Trial Court also acquitted A-2 from the charge under Section 498-A IPC. However, convicted A-1 under Section 498-A IPC. and sentenced him to 3 years R.I. and fined him Rs.2000/- in default to undergo 5 months R.I. A-1 has paid the fine amount.

4. The case of the prosecution briefly runs as under:

(1) On 6.12.1998, A-1 married Vetriselvi, the elder daughter of PWs-1 and 2. Her brother and sister are PWs-3 and 4. At the time of marriage, several dowry items were given to A-1. It was acknowledged by his uncle/P.W.5 under Ex.P1.

(2) Vetriselvi started her marital life in her husband's house in Perambalur. A-1 harassed his wife for more dowry. A-2 also tortured her. She became pregnant. On 2.5.1999, PWs-1 and 4 came to A-1's house to take Vetriselvi to their home. A-1 told them that he will send her later. Secretly Vetriselvi handed over Ex.P-2 letter to h