1. This appeal has been filed against the judgment of conviction and order of sentence, dated 17.5.2013 passed by the 2nd Additional Sessions Judge, Durg in S.T. No.33/11 convicting the accused / appellants under S.498 - A and 302 of the Indian Penal Code (for short 'the IPC') and sentencing each of them to undergo R.I. for 3 years and fine of Rs.500/- and R.I. for Life and fine of Rs.5,000/-, with default stipulations, respectively.

2. In the present case name of deceased is Shabana Anjun, wife and daughter - in - law of accused / appellants respectively.

3. According to the prosecution, marriage of Shabana Anjum (since deceased) and accused / appellant No.1 was solemnized sometime in the year 2005 and she suffered 70% burn injuries on 22.8.2010 when appellant No.2 poured kerosene oil on her and appellant No.1 set - fire on her. Said Shabana Anjum was immediately taken to the hospital where Dehati Nalishi (Ex.P - 19) was recorded at her instance in which she has disclosed that she was subjected to cruelty by accused / appellants for non - fulfilment of demand of dowry and on the date of incident, she was first abused by her mother - in - law (accused No.2), who subsequently poured