Jai Singh Sekhon, J.

1. Santosh Rani, complainant, in F. I. R. No.213 lodged on 4-7-1988 at P. S. City Kaithal had alleged that she was married to Baldev Raj accused on 4-4-1984 at Kaithal according to Hindu rites, Her parents and brothers allegedly spent Rs.40,000.00 on her marriage. The complainants brothers had spent Rs.3,000.00 on the Rokna ceremony, i. e. the accused was given Rs.1100.00 as Tikka besides spending of Rs.1400.00 on sweets etc. and Rs.500.00 on milni. Baldev Raj accused No.1 was also given Rs.5000.00 in cash with the understanding that he will deposit the same with the Bank in the name of the complainant as her individual exclusive property. Piare Lal accused is the father of Baldev Raj husband while Babu Ram, Krishan Chand, Om Parkash and Sham Lal are the brothers of the husband. It is alleged that the dowry articles worth Rs.24/25,000.00 were entrusted to both the accused jointly. Soon after the marriage, Baldev Raj, i. e. , the husband and the other family members started maltreating the complainant for having brought less dowry and demanded Rs: 5000.00 for television and cooking gas. The family of the complainant paid this amount after about three mon