Rekha Dikshit, J.

This appeal assails the correctness of the judgment and order dated 14.07.2016 passed by learned Additional Sessions Judge/Fast Tract Court, Hardoi in Sessions Trial No.833 of 2008, arising out of Case Crime No.305 of 2007, whereby the Sessions Judge has convicted the appellant-accused namely, Budhiman Singh and sentenced him under Section 498A I.P.C. for three years rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs.10,000/-, in default, to undergo three months additional simple imprisonment, under Section 304B IPC for seven years rigorous imprisonment and under Section 4 of Dowry Prohibition Act for two years' rigorous imprisonment with fine of Rs.5,000/-, in default, to undergo two months additional simple imprisonment. All the sentences were directed to run concurrently.

2. In brief, the prosecution case is that the complainant Shiv Pratap Singh moved an application in Police Station Atarauli stating therein that he solemnized the marriage of his sister Anju Devi with appellant Budhiman Singh @ Raju on 09.05.2004 as per his capacity and status, but the family members of the appellant were not satisfied with the dowry and used to harass his sister in connect