As per case facts, deceased Monika married accused Nilesh, and soon after, she was allegedly subjected to cruelty and dowry demands, ultimately consuming sulphas tablets and dying within two years ... of marriage. The trial court acquitted the accused of charges under Sections 498-A, 304-B/34, and 306/34 IPC. The State appealed, contending that the testimonies of the deceased's parents and relatives were consistent, and the acquittal was based on conjectures, not proper evidence. The question arose whether the evidence on record sufficiently established dowry demand, cruelty 'soon before death', or abetment to suicide to overturn the acquittal and convict the accused. Finally, the High Court found no infirmity in the trial court's findings, noting that witness statements were contradictory to police records and lacked specific details of cruelty or dowry demands 'soon before death'. It reiterated that mere unnatural death within seven years of marriage is insufficient to presume dowry death without proof of harassment immediately prior to death. The court concluded that the deceased committed suicide in a fit of rage due to a domestic dispute over a birthday celebration and a family wedding, and the accused could not be held responsible for this act, thereby dismissing the appeal.