Mr. Raj Mohan Singh, J.: - This is an appeal filed by State of Haryana against the judgment of acquittal dated 28.03.2003 recorded by Additional Sessions Judge, Panipat in appeal against judgment/order dated 05.11.2001 passed by Chief Judicial Magistrate, Panipat.

2. Vide order dated 05.10.2004, Division Bench of this Court granted leave to file appeal in respect of Subhash Chand (husband of the complainant) only. For other accused/respondents leave to file appeal was declined.

3. Accused were tried in FIR No.98 dated 15.03.1999 under Section 498-A/406 IPC, Police Station City Panipat. Complainant- Anita wife of Subhash Chand set the official machinery in motion on the allegations that she was married to Subhash Chand on 20.06.1993 at Panipat. Her father spent about Rs.1,50,000/- on her marriage towards ornaments and other Ishtridhan. A scooter was also given. However, complainant was harassed for bringing inadequate dowry.

4. On 09.08.1994, a son took birth from this wedlock. Her mother was insulted when she visited the matrimonial house on the pretext of giving under-valued gift items. Complainant was turned out of the matrimonial house in February 1997 and she remained i