Section 304B of IPC : Section 304B: Dowry death

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Priya got married to Rajesh in 2018. 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 2021, Priya was found dead under suspicious circumstances with burn injuries. Since her death occurred within seven years of her marriage and it was established that she was harassed for dowry, Rajesh and his family were charged under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code for dowry death.

Example 2:

Sunita married Anil in 2015. Anil's family initially seemed kind, but soon after the wedding, they began pressuring Sunita for more dowry, including expensive jewelry and a larger sum of money. Sunita's parents struggled to fulfill these demands, leading to Sunita being mentally and physically tortured by Anil and his relatives. In 2019, Sunita was found dead due to poisoning. The investigation revealed that she had been harassed for dowry shortly before her death. Since her death occurred within seven years of her marriage and was linked to dowry demands, Anil and his relatives were prosecuted under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code for dowry death.