As per case facts, a telephonic message led to suspicion that Baljit Kaur was killed by her husband Balwant Singh and father-in-law Harbans Singh. Baljit Kaur married Balwant Singh in ...
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA
AT CHANDIGARH
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Reserved on: 30.07.2025
Pronounced on:- 13.08.2025
Balwant Singh ....Appellant
Versus
State of Haryana ....Respondent
CORAM:- HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE AMARJOT BHATTI
Present:- Mr. Kapil Aggarwal, Advocate
for the appellant.
Ms. Aditi Girdhar, AAG, Haryana.
*****
AMARJOT BHATTI, J.
1. Appellant/convict Balwant Singh s/o Harbans Singh has filed
instant appeal against judgment of conviction and order on quantum of
sentence dated 09.06.2004 passed by learned Sessions Judge, Ambala, in
Sessions Case bearing No. 06 dated 29.08.2001/07.01.2004, titled as “State
Vs. Balwant Singh and another” in FIR No. 157 dated 14.07.2001 under
Section 304-B/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short ‘IPC’) registered at
Police Station Mullana, vide which appellant/convict is sentenced as under :-
Name of
Convict
Offence Punishment
Balwant Singh Under Section 304-B
of IPC
Rigorous imprisonment
for ten years.
2. As per the facts of case, on 14.07.2001, ASI Mahinder Singh was
posted at Police Station Mullana. On that day, he received telephonic message
from complainant Kuldip Singh suspecting that his niece Baljit Kaur has been
killed by Balwant Singh and Harbans Singh by administering some poisonous
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substance to her. He alongwith police officials visited village Khan
Ahmadpur, where he recorded statement of Kuldip Singh. Complainant
alleged that his brother Surjit Singh is blessed with four daughters. Marriage
of eldest daughter Baljit Kaur was solemnized with Balwant Singh according
to Sikh rites on 16.02.2000. At the time of marriage, sufficient dowry was
given by Surjit Singh. After one year of marriage, Balwant Singh-husband
and Harbans Singh-father-in-law started harassing her for bringing less
dowry. Balwant Singh told Baljit Kaur that he would keep her only if she
brought scooter from her father. The said fact was disclosed by Baljit Kaur to
him (complainant)-uncle, her mother and father. They told Baljit Kaur as well
as Balwant Singh that since father of Baljit Kaur was employed in Army, so
when he returns next time on leave, they would give scooter. On this, Balwant
Singh took Baljit Kaur to his house and kept her properly for a month, but
then both Balwant Singh and Harbans Singh demanded cash of Rs. 50,000/-
on the pretext of starting poultry farm. Baljit Kaur told about this demand to
him (complainant) and he told this fact to his brother Surjit Singh who had
come on leave to attend marriage of nephew. Then Surjit Singh went to
matrimonial home of his daughter and brought his daughter with him to
parental home. Baljit Kaur was having a son of 4-5 months. After 3-4 months,
Balwant Singh brought Panchayat to the parental house of Baljit Kaur and
compromise was effected and Baljit Kaur was taken back to matrimonial
home on 10.06.2001. They kept her properly for 15-20 days but again started
beating her for their demand of Rs. 50,000/-. On 14.07.2001, at about 02:30
pm, complainant received a telephonic message that his niece was seriously
ill. Thereafter, complainant alongwith his brother Inder Singh and cousin
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Gopal Singh reached “Do-sarka” chowk village Khan Ahmadpur, where they
met 3-4 persons of village Ahmadpur, who told them that Baljit Kaur was
brought back to village. Then complainant and other persons went to
matrimonial house of Baljit Kaur, where Baljit Kaur was lying dead on a cot
in the compound of house. He suspected involvement of Balwant Singh and
Harbans Singh in the alleged death of his niece due to demand for more
dowry and prayed for legal action against them.
2.1 During the course of investigation, rough site plan was prepared
and dead body of Baljit Kaur was sent for postmortem examination. On
19.07.2001, accused Harbans Singh-father-in-law was arrested, whereas,
accused Balwant Singh-husband was arrested on 21.07.2001. On the basis of
report of Forensic Science Laboratory, Dr. Supriya Gupta opined that death of
Baljit Kaur took place due to consumption of aluminium phosphide.
Accordingly, report under Section 173 Cr.P.C. was prepared and after
completion of necessary formalities, challan was presented in Court under
Section 304-B/34 of IPC.
2.2 Accused were supplied complete set of copy of challan report.
Since the offence under Section 304-B of IPC was exclusively triable by the
Court of Sessions, therefore, learned Judicial Magistrate I
st
Class, Ambala
Cantt. committed the case to the Court of learned Sessions Judge, Ambala for
trial vide commitment order dated 17.08.2001.
3. Finding a prima facie case against accused persons vide order
dated 27.09.2001, accused Balwant Singh and Harbans Singh were charge-
sheeted under Section 304-B read with Section 34 of IPC, to which they
pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.
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4. In order to prove the facts of case, prosecution examined SI
Phool Singh as PW-1, Ct. Rameshwar Dass as PW-2, HC Shiv Ram as PW-3,
HC Babu Ram as PW-4, Gopal Singh as PW-5, Dr. Supriya Gupta as PW-6,
Ct. Manohar Lal as PW-7, ASI Mahinder Singh as PW-8, Surjit Singh as PW-
9, Kuldeep Singh as PW-10, HC Virender Kumar as PW-11 and UGC Suresh
Kumar as PW-12. Thereafter, learned Public Prosecutor for State closed
prosecution evidence vide separate statement recorded on 19.03.2004.
5. Statements of accused persons were recorded under Section 313
Cr.P.C. by the trial Court to which they pleaded innocence and false
implication. Accused persons opted to lead evidence in defence. However,
they did not lead any evidence in defence and closed the same vide separate
statements recorded on 08.06.2004.
6. After hearing arguments advanced by learned Public Prosecutor
for the State of Haryana and learned counsel representing accused persons,
accused Harbans Singh was acquitted of the charge framed against him,
whereas, accused Balwant Singh was held guilty and convicted under Section
304-B of IPC vide judgment of conviction and order on quantum of sentence
dated 09.06.2004 passed by learned Sessions Judge, Ambala, as referred
above. Feeling aggrieved of this judgment of conviction and order on
quantum of sentence, appellant Balwant Singh has filed present appeal.
7. Learned counsel for appellant/convict argued that judgment of
conviction and order on quantum of sentence dated 09.06.2004 passed by
learned Sessions Judge, Ambala qua appellant Balwant Singh is bad in the
eyes of law and against the facts on record. Initially, FIR was registered
against appellant Balwant Singh and his father Harbans Singh who faced trial.
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By passing impugned judgment, Harbans Singh has been acquitted by the trial
Court, whereas, on the same set of evidence appellant Balwant Singh has
been convicted. Appellant Balwant Singh got married with Baljit Kaur on
16.02.2000 and this unfortunate incident took place on 14.07.2001. Out of
this wedlock, they were having a son born in December, 2000. At the time of
marriage, there was no demand for dowry. Therefore, there is no question of
raising demand after marriage. Prosecution examined witnesses who levelled
allegations that appellant had raised demand for a scooter on one occasion
and thereafter, cash of Rs. 50,000/- to open a poultry farm. There is no
convincing evidence to substantiate the said allegations. During this entire
period, neither father of victim nor victim herself filed any complaint before
any authority. In fact, there is no evidence on record to show that alleged
victim Baljit Kaur was subjected to any kind of harassment on account of any
demand. During arguments, learned counsel for appellant Balwant Singh
pointed out that earlier appellant was serving in Army and his services were
terminated in November, 2000. Therefore, in case Balwant Singh demanded
Rs. 50,000/- as financial assistance to start poultry farm that will not fall
within the definition of dowry demand. Similarly, alleged demand of
Rs.10,000/- in connection with celebration of Lohri festival on the birth of
son will also not be covered under the alleged demand for dowry.
7.1 Infact allegations levelled against appellant are without any
basis. Testimony of prosecution witnesses cannot be safely relied upon. Surjit
Singh PW-9 is father, Kuldeep Singh PW-10 complainant is the uncle and
Gopal Singh PW-5 is also cousin of Surjit Singh. There is no independent
corroboration to the allegations that appellant harassed his wife Baljit Kaur on
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account of demand of dowry soon before the said incident.
7.2 Appellant has taken specific stand in his statement recorded
under Section 313 Cr.P.C. that his wife was suffering from depression.
Appellant tried to know the reason behind her depression. He never raised any
demand for dowry.
7.3 It is pointed out that learned trial Court has given undue
emphasis to the letters Ex.P-1 and Ex.P-2 allegedly written by deceased Baljit
Kaur to her mother Paramjit Kaur. Prosecution has not led any convincing
evidence on record to prove the handwriting of deceased victim on the said
letters by comparing it with admitted handwriting of deceased. Therefore,
letters Ex.P-1 and Ex.P-2 cannot be read into evidence.
7.4 It is submitted that appellant is the only son of his parents. His
father is 80 years of age and does not keep good health. Son of appellant at
the time of filing of appeal was about three and a half years of age. There is
nobody else in the family. Prosecution has failed to prove the guilt of
appellant under Section 304-B of IPC. Therefore, judgment of conviction and
order on quantum of sentence dated 09.06.2004 passed by learned Sessions
Judge, Ambala may kindly be set aside by accepting present appeal.
8. Learned counsel representing State of Haryana argued that
judgment of conviction and order on quantum of sentence dated 09.06.2004
does not require any interference. Prosecution led convincing evidence on
record to prove the charge-sheet framed against appellant Balwant Singh who
is husband of deceased victim Baljit Kaur. To prove charges, prosecution has
examined Kuldeep Singh complainant as PW-10 who was uncle of deceased
victim, Surjit Singh father of deceased victim as PW-9 and Gopal Singh uncle
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of deceased victim as PW-5, who have fully supported the prosecution case.
Baljit Kaur was continuously ill-treated and harassed by appellant/convict
time and again for one demand after the other and ultimately she died
unnatural death on 14.07.2001. Prosecution has examined all relevant
witnesses to prove the guilt of appellant/convict. There is nothing on record to
show that Baljit Kaur deceased victim was suffering from depression. She
was hale and hearty girl, mother of a small child. Appellant has committed
heinous crime. Therefore, he was rightly convicted and sentenced by the trial
Court. It is submitted that appeal preferred by appellant/convict deserves
dismissal.
9. I have considered the arguments advanced before me and have
gone through the trial Court record with the able assistance of learned counsel
for appellant and learned counsel representing State of Haryana. Present FIR
was registered on the statement of Kuldeep Singh who was uncle of deceased
victim Baljit Kaur. Statement of complainant Kuldeep Singh is Ex.PB. On the
basis of said statement, FIR No. 157 dated 14.07.2001 under Section 304-
B/34 of IPC was registered at Police Station Mullana, which is Ex.PC.
Investigation was carried out by ASI Mohinder Singh who is examined as
PW-8. Appellant Balwant Singh – husband and Harbans Singh – father-in-
law, both were charge-sheeted under Section 304-B/34 of IPC. Harbans Singh
– father-in-law was acquitted by the trial Court, whereas, Balwant Singh –
husband was convicted under Section 304-B of IPC and was sentenced for
rigorous imprisonment for a period of ten years. Therefore, at this stage, this
Court is to appreciate the evidence led before the trial Court qua
appellant/convict Balwant Singh.
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10. On this point, gainful reference can be made to the judgment of
Supreme Court of India cited in 2013(2) RCR(Criminal) 75, case titled
“Kashmir Kaur and another Versus State of Punjab”, where in order to
constitute the offence under Section 304-B of IPC, following principles were
culled out, which are as under :-
“16. From the above decisions the following principles can be
culled out :
a) To attract the provisions of Section 304B Indian Penal Code
the main ingredient of the offence to be established is that soon
before the death of the deceased she was subjected to cruelty
and harassment in connection with the demand of dowry.
b) The death of the deceased woman was caused by any burn or
bodily injury or some other circumstance which was not normal.
c) Such death occurs within seven years from the date of her
marriage.
d) That the victim was subjected to cruelty or harassment by her
husband or any relative of her husband.
e) Such cruelty or harassment should be for or in connection
with demand of dowry.
f) It should be established that such cruelty and harassment was
made soon before her death.
g) The expression (soon before) is a relative term and it would
depend upon circumstances of each case and no straightjacket
formula can be laid down as to what would constitute a period
of soon before the occurrence.
h) It would be hazardous to indicate any fixed period and that
brings in the importance of a proximity test both for the proof of
an offence of dowry death as well as for raising a presumption
under Section 113B of the Evidence Act.
i) Therefore, the expression "soon before" would normally
imply that the interval should not be much between the
concerned cruelty or harassment and the death in question.
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There must be existence of a proximate or life link between the
effect of cruelty based on dowry demand and the concerned
death. In other words, it should not be remote in point of time
and thereby make it a stale one.
j) However, the expression "soon before" should not be given a
narrow meaning which would otherwise defeat the very purpose
of the provisions of the Act and should not lead to absurd
results.
k) Section 304B is an exception to the cardinal principles of
criminal jurisprudence that a suspect in the Indian Law is
entitled to the protection of Article 20 of the Constitution, as
well as, a presumption of innocence in his favour. The concept
of deeming fiction is hardly applicable to criminal jurisprudence
but in contradistinction to this aspect of criminal law, the
legislature applied the concept of deeming fiction to the
provisions of Section 304B.
l) Such deeming fiction resulting in a presumption is, however,
a rebuttable presumption and the husband and his relatives, can,
by leading their defence prove that the ingredients of Section
304B were not satisfied.
m) The specific significance to be attached is to the time of the
alleged cruelty and harassment to which the victim was
subjected to, the time of her death and whether the alleged
demand of dowry was in connection with the marriage. Once
the said ingredients were satisfied it will be called dowry death
and by deemed fiction of law the husband or the relatives will
be deemed to have committed that offence.”
11. There are certain facts which are not disputed. Balwant Singh
appellant got married with Baljit Kaur on 16.02.2000. She gave birth to a son.
She lived in matrimonial home alongwith her husband Balwant Singh and
father-in-law Harbans Singh. On 14.07.2001, she died unnatural death. It is
the case of prosecution that victim was harassed in matrimonial home on
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account of demand of dowry. Whereas, appellant has denied these allegations
and when his statement was recorded under Section 313 Cr.P.C. he claimed
that his wife was suffering from depression and for this reason, occurrence
took place. Prosecution examined Kuldeep Singh complainant PW-10, Surjit
Singh father of deceased victim as PW-9 and Gopal Singh uncle of deceased
victim as PW-5, who consistently stated that after marriage, Baljit Kaur was
harassed in matrimonial home for bringing inadequate dowry. Firstly, there
was demand for a scooter regarding which Surjit Singh father of deceased
victim who was also serving in Army assured to satisfy this demand when he
would come on leave next time. She was kept properly in matrimonial home
for some time and then there was demand for cash of Rs. 50,000/- to start
poultry farm. Victim disclosed this fact to her uncle Kuldeep Singh PW-10
who told Baljit Kaur that her father Surjit Singh had come to village to attend
marriage of nephew. His father Surjit Singh brought back his daughter to
parental house. She gave birth to a child and stayed there for about 4-5
months. Thereafter, a Panchayat was convened and she was taken back in
matrimonial home on 10.06.2001. She was kept properly for 15-20 days and
after about one month and few days, an unfortunate incident took place when
victim committed suicide by consuming poison in matrimonial home on
14.07.2001. There is no reason to discard the testimonies of aforesaid
witnesses. The appellant has failed to lead any evidence in defence.
11.1 Apart from this, prosecution has also examined ASI Mohinder
Singh PW-8 and HC Shiv Ram PW-3, who have proved letters Ex.P-1 and
Ex.P-2 taken into police possession vide recovery memo dated 15.07.2001.
Said letters were produced by Paramjit Kaur mother of deceased victim. I
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have perused said letters written by deceased victim addressed to Paramjit
Kaur i.e. her mother written on inland letter card dated 07.01.2001 Ex.P-1 and
other letter dated 14.07.2001 Ex.P-2. Last letter was written on the day when
she ended her life by consuming poison. Contents of these letters clearly
indicate that Baljit Kaur was facing continuous harassment and maltreatment
from the hands of her husband Balwant Singh. Said letters were written on
inland letter card addressed to Paramjit Kaur, duly received by her by post.
Therefore, these letters cannot be brushed aside.
11.2 Stand taken by the appellant/convict that victim was suffering
from depression does not hold any ground. There is nothing on record that
Baljit Kaur was undergoing any kind of depression nor she was taking any
kind of treatment. Infact she had recently given birth to a son and was brought
back in the matrimonial home on 10.06.2001. Defence raised by appellant is
afterthought.
12. Learned counsel representing appellant raised the issue that
marriage of Balwant Singh and Baljit Kaur was a simple marriage. No dowry
was demanded. In case there was demand of Rs. 50,000/- seeking financial
assistance to open a poultry farm or there was demand of Rs. 10,000/- on
Lohri festival, that does not fall within the definition of demand of dowry. I
have considered the stand taken by learned counsel for appellant.
Investigating Officer ASI Mohinder Singh stepped into the witness box as
PW-8. He has proved on record recovery memo Ex.PL and Ex.PM vide which
dowry articles were recovered from matrimonial home. From the list of said
dowry articles, it cannot be said that it was a simple marriage. Surjit Singh
father of Baljit Kaur was serving in Army. He performed marriage of his
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daughter with appellant who was also serving in Army at the time of
marriage. It has come in cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and it is
also conceded by learned counsel for appellant during arguments that Balwant
Singh was Court Martialed, as a result, he returned to his village. After
reaching home, maltreatment of Baljit Kaur – wife started all the more.
Firstly, there was demand for a scooter and then demand for cash amount of
Rs. 50,000/- to open a poultry farm. Section 2 of The Dowry Prohibition Act,
1961 runs as under :-
“2. Definition of ‘dowry’.— In this Act, “dowry” means any
property or valuable security given or agreed to be given either
directly or indirectly—
(a) by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage;
or
(b) by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other
person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person,
at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the
marriage of the said parties, but does not include dower or mahr
in the case of persons to whom the Muslim Personal Law
(Shariat) applies.”
12.1 Father of deceased victim Baljit Kaur was not under any
obligation to satisfy said demands. It is not the case that appellant was taking
loan or any kind of financial help from the father of deceased victim to meet
with financial crises. Conduct of appellant/convict clearly indicates that he
was raising one demand after the other as a matter of right, which clearly fits
within the definition of dowry provided under Section 2 of The Dowry
Prohibition Act, 1961. Therefore, arguments advanced by learned counsel for
appellant/convict does not hold any ground.
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13. The sequence of events clearly indicates that during short span of
married life from 16.02.2000 to 14.07.2001, Baljit Kaur was continuously
harassed and maltreated in matrimonial home. Surjit Singh father of deceased
victim PW-9 brought his daughter back in parental house where she stayed
for 3-4 months and ultimately Panchayat was convened and after compromise
she was sent back in matrimonial home on 10.06.2001 i.e. within a gap a
slightly more than one month. Unfortunate incident took place on 14.07.2001.
It is a case of unnatural death in matrimonial home. Prosecution has examined
Dr. Supriya Gupta, Medical Officer as PW-6 who has proved Postmortem
Report of Baljit Kaur Ex.PD. On the basis of report of Forensic Science
Laboratory Ex.PG, doctor gave her opinion that cause of death in this case
was poisoning due to consumption of aluminium phosphide. Evidence led by
prosecution clearly indicates that she was continuously harassed and ill-
treated in matrimonial home on account of demand of dowry and even after
compromise there was no change in the attitude of appellant/convict and
finally Baljit Kaur preferred to die in order to end her miseries. Once it is
established that Baljit Kaur died unnatural death in matrimonial home within
one year and four months of marriage on account of continuous maltreatment
on account of demand of dowry, then provisions of Section 113-B of The
Indian Evidence Act, 1872 comes into play, which runs as under:-
“113B. Presumption as to dowry death - When the question is
whether a person has committed the dowry death of a woman
and it is shown that soon before her death such woman has been
subjected by such person to cruelty or harassment for, or in
connection with, any demand for dowry, the Court shall presume
that such person had caused the dowry death.
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Explanation.- For the purposes of this section, “dowry death”
shall have the same meaning as in section 304B of the Indian
Penal Code (45 of 1860).”
13.1 On this point, gainful reference can be made to the judgment of
Supreme Court of India, case titled “Surinder Singh Versus State of
Haryana” [Law Finder Doc Id # 498981] 2014(1) RCR(Criminal) 535,
where in para No. 13 it was held as under :-
“13. Section 113B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 states that
when the question is whether a person has committed the dowry
death of a woman, and it is shown that soon before her death
such woman has been subjected by such person to cruelty or
harassment for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry,
the court shall presume that such person had caused the dowry
death. Section 304B of the IPC states that where the death of a
woman is caused by any burns or bodily injury or occurs
otherwise than under normal circumstances within seven years of
her marriage and it is shown that soon before her death she was
subjected to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any relative
of her husband for, or in connection with, any demand for dowry,
such death shall be called ‘dowry death’, and such husband or
relative shall be deemed to have caused her death. Thus, the
words ‘soon before’ appear in Section 113B of the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872 and also in Section 304B of the IPC. For the
presumptions contemplated under these Sections to spring into
action, it is necessary to show that the cruelty or harassment was
caused soon before the death. The interpretation of the words
‘soon before’ is, therefore, important. The question is how ‘soon
before’? This would obviously depend on facts and
circumstances of each case. The cruelty or harassment differs
from case to case. It relates to the mindset of people which varies
from person to person. Cruelty can be mental or it can be
physical. Mental cruelty is also of different shades. It can be
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verbal or emotional like insulting or ridiculing or humiliating a
woman. It can be giving threats of injury to her or her near and
dear ones. It can be depriving her of economic resources or
essential amenities of life. It can be putting restraints on her
movements. It can be not allowing her to talk to the outside
world. The list is illustrative and not exhaustive. Physical cruelty
could be actual beating or causing pain and harm to the person of
a woman. Every such instance of cruelty and related harassment
has a different impact on the mind of a woman. Some instances
may be so grave as to have a lasting impact on a woman. Some
instances which degrade her dignity may remain etched in her
memory for a long time. Therefore, ‘soon before’ is a relative
term. In matters of emotions we cannot have fixed formulae. The
time-lag may differ from case to case. This must be kept in mind
while examining each case of dowry death.”
In the case in hand, prosecution led convincing evidence on
record that Baljit Kaur victim was not allowed to live in the matrimonial
home peacefully. She remained under constant stress on account of one
demand or the other during her short stay of about one year and four months
in the matrimonial home, which finally led to her tragic death. Prosecution led
credible evidence on file to establish the ingredients of offence under Section
304-B of IPC read with Section 113-B of the Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Now onus was on appellant to rebut the said presumption.
Appellant/convict failed to pin-point anything in the testimonies of Surjit
Singh father of deceased victim PW-9, Kuldeep Singh complainant, uncle of
deceased victim PW-10 and Gopal Singh PW-5 cousin of Surjit Singh which
could lead to conclusion that it was not a case of dowry death.
Appellant/convict could not lead any evidence in defence to establish his own
version.
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14. There is ample evidence on record to show that Baljit Kaur was
continuously facing maltreatment in matrimonial home by raising one
demand after the another. Even soon before her death, she was ill-treated in
the matrimonial home which resulted into her unfortunate unnatural death.
Therefore, learned trial Court rightly concluded that guilt of Balwant Singh is
duly established under the provisions of Section 304-B of IPC and was rightly
convicted thereunder. Considering the gravity of offence, quantum of
sentence does not require any interference. With this observation, judgment of
conviction and order on quantum of sentence dated 09.06.2004 passed by
learned Sessions Judge, Ambala qua appellant/convict Balwant Singh does
not require any interference and the same is upheld and appeal preferred by
him is, accordingly, dismissed.
15. Sentence of appellant Balwant Singh was suspended by the
Coordinate Bench of this Court, now he is directed to surrender before
learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ambala, within one month from today,
failing which learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ambala would issue warrants
of arrest to secure his presence and send him to jail to undergo remaining
sentence. Necessary intimation be sent to the concerned Court for information
and compliance.
16. Pending miscellaneous application(s), if any, stand(s) disposed
of accordingly.
(AMARJOT BHATTI)
JUDGE
13.08.2025
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Whether reportable: Yes/No
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