New Delhi, June 19 -- The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction and sentence of a man for killing his wife by burning her 28 years ago in 1998. He had challenged his conviction and sentence awarded by the trial court in 2002. An FIR in the case was lodged in Krishna Nagar Police Station.

While dismissing the appeal, the High Court said, "Greed and unlawful desire for dowry are not confined to any particular economic class and unfortunately continue to plague all sections of society. The social evil of dowry is deeply entrenched."

The High Court upheld the conviction under Section 498A (Cruelty) and 302 (Murder) of the IPC. However, set aside the conviction under Section 304 B (Dowry death) IPC.

The Division bench of Justices Navin...