Mrs. Anita Chaudhry, J.: (Oral) - Kaushal Dev and his mother Narvada were tried in FIR No. 178 dated 03.12.2000 registered under Section 304-B, 498-A at Police Station Hassanpur. The trial ended in their conviction and they were sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 7 years alongwith fine of Rs. 1000/- each and in default of payment of fine to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for 3 months and under Section 304-B. They were also sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for 2 years alongwith fine of Rs. 500/- each and in default of payment of fine to further undergo rigorous imprisonment for 2 months by Sessions Judge, Faridabad on 11.07.2002.

2. Both the convicts filed this appeal in 2002. Narvada – appellant No. 2 died during the pendency of the appeal. The appeal against her had abated.

3. The facts need to be delineated. Renu was married to Kaushal Dev on 9.12.98 at Alwar in a group marriage function performed by Akhil Bhartiya Mahavar Vaishya Yuvak Yuvati Parichaya Sammellan Avam Samuhik Vivak Samiti. About 30 couples were married by the organization. The unfortunate incident occurred on 02.12.2000. The FIR was lodged the next day. The complainant Sri Ram