As per case facts, the deceased died within seven years of marriage, leading to allegations of dowry demand and harassment by her in-laws. Initially, the parents reported an accidental death ... and allowed cremation without a postmortem. Later, a complaint was filed, resulting in the appellants' conviction by the trial court. The appeal challenged this, citing the parents' initial statements, lack of proven specific dowry demands, and issues with prosecution witnesses and investigation. The question arose whether the prosecution successfully established dowry demand and harassment "soon before death," justifying the conviction. Finally, the High Court concluded the trial court erred, finding that specific dowry demands were unproven and general allegations lacked credibility. The parents' shifting statements and initial actions were deemed untrustworthy, and the prosecution failed to prove cruelty related to dowry. Thus, the appellants were acquitted.