JUDGMENT :

K.R. SHRIRAM, J.

CRIMINAL APPEAL NO.147 OF 2009

1. This is an appeal impugning an order and judgment dated 29th March 2008 passed by the Ad-hoc District Judge-3 and Additional Sessions Judge, Sewree, acquitting respondents (accused) of offences punishable under Section 498(A) (Husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) and Section 306 (Abetment of suicide) read with Section 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) on the basis that the prosecution was unable to prove, beyond all reasonable doubt, the commission of the alleged offences by the accused.

2. On 15th January 2001 since nobody appeared for respondents, this Court appointed Ms. Ayushi Anandpara, Advocate to represent respondents and assist the Court in appeal as well as revision application. Before I proceed with the case, I must express my appreciation for the assistance rendered and endeavour put forth by Ms. Anandpara, Advocate, for it has been of immense value in rendering the judgment.

3. The case of the prosecution is that victim was one Vaishali aka Namrata, the daughter of complainant (PW-1). Vaishali was married to accused n