JUDGMENT :

Vikas Kunvar Srivastav, J.

1. The instant Criminal Appeal has been preferred against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence dated 24.01.2006 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge, Court no. 6, Basti in Sessions Trial No. 276 of 2000, under Sections 498-A, 304-B of Indian Penal Code, 1860 read with Section 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act.

2. On behalf of accused-appellant, learned Amicus Curiae Sri Pramod Kumar Pandey argued the case whereas the State-respondent is represented by the learned Additional Government Advocate Ms. Arti Agarwal.

3. Vide impugned judgment of conviction and order of sentence, dated 24.01.2006, the appellant is convicted under Sections 498-A, 304-B IPC read with Section 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, Police Station Lalganj, District Basti and sentenced with life imprisonment under Section 304-B IPC. Under Section 498-A IPC two years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs. 2000/-; in default of payment of fine six months additional rigorous imprisonment. Under Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act one year rigorous imprisonment. Al