JUDGMENT

Lisa Gill, J. - Appellant - complainant seeks to appeal against judgment dated 13.03.2020 passed by the learned Special Judge, Moga to the extent respondents No. 1 and 2 (parents-in-law of the deceased) have been acquitted of the charges under Sections 304B, 498A IPC.

2. Brief facts necessary for adjudication of the matter are that FIR No. 83 dated 18.06.2017 under Sections 304B, 498A read with Section 34 IPC was registered at Police Station Samalsar, District Moga on the statement of complainant - Raj Kumar (PW3), who stated that he was running a Karyana shop. It is stated that complainant had three daughters and one son, all of whom were married. Complainant's daughter Rajni Bala (deceased) was married with accused Pardeep Kumar alias Deepu on 28.11.2010 as per Hindu rites and rituals.

3. Sufficient dowry as per his capacity is stated to have been given at the time of marriage but in-laws of complainant's daughter were stated to be unhappy with the dowry given and kept taunting complainant's daughter. Motorcycle is stated to have been given at the time of marriage. Same was returned after two months and further demand of money in cash was raised, upon which, Rs.50,000/- in