In this case, victim immolating herself in her matrimonial home leading to her death in hospital. Concurrent findings of facts recorded by both courts below on harassment and/or torture and/or cruelty by appellant mother-in-law of victim with regard to jewels, on appreciation of evidence, stand established. Therefore, appellant, held, rightly convicted under S. 498-A. The sentence reduced from one year RI to three months with fine imposed by the trial court to be maintained.
[Meera v. State, (2022) 3 SCC 93]