State vs . Gyan Chand on 26 June, 2013
22. Ld. Defence counsel argued that even though PW2 has not
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been crossÂexamined by him, she failed to specify in her testimony about the
date and place of demand and further she did not specify as to why the
demands were raised by the accused. It was argued that since the purpose
of demand was not specified by the complainant, it cannot be presumed that
the demand was towards dowry and hence, the accused cannot be
convicted.