20236. A scanning of the impugned judgment would reveal that even after detailed discussion of the oral testimonies of the prosecution witnesses nothing specific was unearthed against the appellant herein, by both the trial Court and the High Court. 7. Per contra, the learned counsel appearing for the respondents would submit that the trial Court as also the High Court carefully examined the evidence and arrived at the finding of guilt against the appellant based on proper appreciation of evidence. 8. A bare perusal of Section 498-A would reveal that the following as the essential ingredient to attract the said offence :- (a) The victim was a married lady (may also be a widow); (b) That she has been subjected to cruelty by her husband or relative(s) of her husband; (c) That such cruelty consisted of either (i) harassment with a view to coerce meeting a demand for dowry, or (ii) a wilful contact by the husband or his relative of such a nature as is likely to lead the lady to commit