Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC andamp; 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didn't prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.
To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.
As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.
Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein it's entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.

[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]

Q. How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?

a)
In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
b)
In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
c)
The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.
d)
The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.

Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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In dowry death cases, there is a difference in the burden of proof compared to ordinary criminal cases. In dowry death cases, it is the prosecution's responsibility to prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt. This means that the prosecution must provide sufficient evidence to establish the accused's involvement in the crime. Once the prosecution has met this initial burden, the burden shifts to the accused to prove their innocence or provide evidence to counter the prosecution's case. This is a departure from the usual principle in criminal law where the burden of proof is entirely on the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused.

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.What is the minimum punishment for a dowry death under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.According to Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, what must be proven to classify a womans death as a dowry death?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.The wife B was wed to the husband A. One lovely evening, A shared his dream to launch a new company with B and asked whether Bs father might support him by obtaining a loan from the bank where B served as manager. This topic was the subject of a contentious disagreement between A and B, and the following day, B killed himself. Depending on how you interpret the passage, decide if this will constitute dowry death.

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.In a marriage, Raj and Rani lived together. Rani was frequently physically abused by Raj, who would ridicule her for having less money with her when she got married. After almost ten years of marriage, Rani committed suicide by jumping from the 32nd story of her apartment because she could take no more. Determine if dowry death will result from this.

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The question is based on the reasoning and arguments, or facts and principles set out in the passage. Some of these principles may not be true in the real or legal sense, yet you must conclusively assume that they are true for the purpose. Please answer the question on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passage. Do not rely on any principle of law other than the ones supplied to you, and do not assume any facts other than those supplied to you when answering the question. Please choose the option that most accurately and comprehensively answers the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202ndreport of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.Q.A and B were married. After marriage, A gave birth to a daughter child C. B used to taunt A for not giving birth to a son and used to physically assault A for the same. After 2 years of their marriage, A along with her daughter consumed poison and killed herself. Decide whether this will amount to dowry death.

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

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Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? for CLAT 2025 is part of CLAT preparation. The Question and answers have been prepared according to the CLAT exam syllabus. Information about Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? covers all topics & solutions for CLAT 2025 Exam. Find important definitions, questions, meanings, examples, exercises and tests below for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?.

Solutions for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? in English & in Hindi are available as part of our courses for CLAT. Download more important topics, notes, lectures and mock test series for CLAT Exam by signing up for free.

Here you can find the meaning of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? defined & explained in the simplest way possible. Besides giving the explanation of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?, a detailed solution for Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? has been provided alongside types of Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? theory, EduRev gives you an ample number of questions to practice Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question.Initially, Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code came under much flak as it didnt prescribe death penalty which was provided for in case of murder. There was a proposal to amend this section and provide stricter punishment for dowry deaths. The 202nd report of Law Commission presented in 2007 did not approve of the proposed amendment as prosecution under Section 304B is no bar to prosecution for murder. Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code states that if a woman dies within seven years of marriage by any burns or bodily injury or it was revealed that before her death she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative of the husband in connection to demand dowry, then the death of the woman will be considered a dowry death. Punishment for dowry death is a minimum sentence of imprisonment for seven years or a maximum sentence of imprisonment for life.To hold a person under this section, it is required that death should be caused by burns or bodily injury or by any other circumstances and it must occur within the seven years of marriage. Also, it must be revealed that soon before her marriage she was exposed to cruelty or harassment by her husband or any other relative and that it was so in connection with the demand for dowry.As per Section 2 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961, dowry is any property or valuable security directly or indirectly agreed to be given by one party to a marriage to the other party to the marriage or by the parent of either party to a marriage or by any other person, to either party to the marriage or to any other person, at or before or any time after the marriage in connection with the marriage of the said parties.Section 304B deals with both homicidal and suicidal deaths. These provisions show a marked departure from the ordinary principles of criminal law wherein its entirely upon the prosecution to prove the guilt of the accused beyond reasonable doubt. In cases of dowry death, the prosecution has to discharge the initial burden of ruling out the possibility of a natural death and adducing evidence of link between the death of the woman and cruelty related to dowry demand. Beyond this, the onus shifts onto the accused to prove his innocence.[Extracted, with edits and revisions, from Dowry Death under Section 304b of IPC & 113 B of Evidence Act, blog by Ipleaders]Q.How does the burden of proof differ in cases of dowry death compared to ordinary criminal cases?a)In dowry death cases, the accused must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.b)In dowry death cases, the prosecution must prove the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.c)The burden of proof is the same in both dowry death cases and ordinary criminal cases.d)The burden of proof does not apply in dowry death cases.Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer? tests, examples and also practice CLAT tests.

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