BALWANT SINGH Vs. STATE OF HARYANA

JUDGEMENT

(1.) THE instant appeal has been preferred by Balwant Singh son of Dilawar Singh, who was named as accused in case FIR No. 260 dated 8.9.1994, under Section 304 -B IPC registered at Police Station Chhainsa. He was tried by the Court of Additional Sessions Judge, Faridabad, who convicted him under Section 304 -B IPC and sentenced him to undergo Rigorous Imprisonment for ten years.

(2.) BRIEFLY stated the case, as set up in the FIR lodged by Bachan Singh, father of Sukho Bai deceased, is that about four years ago i.e. in June 1990, marriage of his daughter Sukho Bai was solemnized with Balwant Singh -appellant and he had given sufficient dowry according to his capacity. It is further stated that under the influence of liquor, Balwant Singh used to raise demand of dowry and used to give beatings to his wife. It is stated therein that the complainant had given cash to the appellant many times. The deceased used to complain about the conduct of the appellant. The complainant being a poor man had a buffalo, which too was given to satisfy the demand of the appellant. It is further stated that the complainant asked the deceased that since she had given birth to a boy and girl, she should continue in the family.

(3.) I have heard learned Counsel for both the sides and have perused the record as also the statements of the witnesses.