Section 80 of BNS : Section 80: Dowry death.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Priya got married to Rajesh in 2020. Within a year of their marriage, Rajesh and his family started demanding additional dowry from Priya's parents, including a car and more cash. Priya's parents were unable to meet these demands. As a result, Priya was subjected to continuous harassment and physical abuse by Rajesh and his family. In 2023, Priya was found dead under suspicious circumstances with burn injuries. Given that her death occurred within seven years of her marriage and she was subjected to cruelty related to dowry demands, Rajesh and his family members can be charged with dowry death under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Sunita married Anil in 2018. After their marriage, Anil and his mother started pressuring Sunita to bring more dowry from her parents, including gold jewelry and a larger sum of money. Sunita's parents were financially strained and could not fulfill these demands. Sunita faced severe mental and physical harassment from Anil and his mother. In 2022, Sunita was found dead due to poisoning. Since her death occurred within seven years of her marriage and she was harassed for dowry, Anil and his mother can be prosecuted for dowry death under Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.