Section 304B of IPC : Section 304B: Dowry Death

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a woman named Priya got married to Rohan three years ago. Since the marriage, Priya's in-laws have been demanding an expensive car and jewelry as additional dowry. Despite Priya's family giving some gifts, the demands continued. Recently, Priya suffered severe burns under mysterious circumstances and died shortly after. The investigation revealed that she faced constant harassment over dowry demands by her husband and in-laws. Given these facts, under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, Rohan and his family could be charged with dowry death, facing a minimum of seven years imprisonment, potentially extending to a life sentence.