REKHA DIKSHIT, J.

1. This appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and order dated 07.05.2016 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge/Fast Tract Court, Hardoi, in Sessions Trial No. 611 of 2013, Case Crime No. 304 of 2013, whereby the Sessions Judge has convicted the appellant-accused namely, Awadhesh Awasthi and sentenced him under Section 498A I.P.C. for three years rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 10,000/-, in default, he shall undergo three months additional simple imprisonment, under Section 304B IPC for eight years rigorous imprisonment and under Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act for two years' rigorous imprisonment with a fine of Rs. 8,000/-, in default, he shall undergo two months additional simple imprisonment. All the sentences were directed to run concurrently.

2. In brief the prosecution case is that the complainant Manoj Kumar moved an application in Police Station Sandila stating therein that he solemnized the marriage of his daughter Shashi with appellant Awadhesh Awasthi on 09.02.2009 as per his capacity and status, but after marriage her in-laws used to torture her in connection with dowry. On 23.05.2013, they killed his daughter and did