Short notes on Dowry Death And S 498A of IPC
In 1986, a new section,S 304B was inserted into IPC to provide for stringent punishment in respect of dowry death.
Ingredients of S 304B
It is clear that before this offence is said to have been committed, the following conditions must be satisfied:
1) The wife should have died because of burns or any bodily injury;
2) Her death should have occurred otherwise than under normal circumstances.
3)Such death should have taken place within seven years from the date of her marriage.
4)Soon before her death, she should have been subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any of his relatives.
5) Such cruelty or harassment should be for, or in connection with any demand for dowry.
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