This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Indian Legal system, Legal sections & Cou procedures, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
Dowry death defined under IPC? 
Select and explain. 
A. 302 A, B. 302 B, C. 304 A, D. 304 B
D: 304 B
Answer: D: 304 B 
Explanation: Offences on human body: 299 IPC Definition of culpable homicide not amounting to murder 300 IPC Definition of murder (culpable homicide amounting to murder) 302 IPC Punishment for murder - death or imprisonment for life 304 IPC Culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Imprisonment for life 10 yrs, and also fine 304 A IPC Death caused by rash and negligence act- 2 yrs 304 B IPC Dowry death- death of a female within 7 yrs of marriage 304 B is for BRIDE. 304 A is for APRON