JUDGMENT :

1. Convicts for offence under Sections 498-A, 306 r/w 34 of the Indian Penal Code [IPC] are hereby assailing the judgment and order of conviction recorded by learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jalgaon in Sessions Case No. 56 of 2002 vide judgment and order dated 03.10.2002.

FACTS LEADING TO TRIAL

2. Dharangaon police station chargesheeted in-laws of deceased Shobhabai i.e. mother-in-law, brothers-in-law and their wives for above offence. Allegations that are levelled are that, accused persons persistently and continuously ill-treated Shobhabai physically as well as mentally i.e. hurling abuses, doubting her character and asking her to leave the house premises. The ill-treatment was of such degree that finally she was forced to immolate herself by pouring kerosene. Thus, accused having abetted the said suicide, police chargesheeted them for above offences and they were made to face trial before learned Additional Sessions Judge, Jalgaon, who permitted prosecution to adduce evidence. After appreciating the oral and documentary evidence, learned trial Judge got convinced a