Promila was married to Mohun, a practicing doctor. Promila's family, despite being of modest means, had…

Promila was married to Mohun, a practicing doctor. Promila's family, despite being of modest means, had given dowry to Mohun's family. However, Mohun and his mother Komla continued to demand more from Promila's family. Mohun would often tell Promila that he needs money to refurbish and expand his clinic and she should ask her parents for that. Mohun and Komla would subject Promila to constant verbal abuse, physical torture, and emotional blackmail. Promila tried to endure the situation for the sake of her marriage and her family's reputation, but the harassment intensified over time. Two years after the marriage, Promila's mother gifted her a gold necklace and a pair of earrings on her birthday. Mohun and Komla immediately demanded that Promila hand over the jewellery to them which they planned to sell. Promila curtly refused to do so. Her refusal triggered a violent outburst from Mohun and Komla. They locked Promila in the kitchen and set her on fire. Promila died from her injuries in the hospital a few days later. Mohun and Komla shall be prosecuted for the offence under: