JUDGMENT

1. The present application is filed under Section 439 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 ("Cr.P.C."), seeking regular bail in FIR No. 0691/2021, under Sections 498A/304B/34 of Indian Penal Code, 1860 ("IPC"), registered at Police Station Ranhola.

2. The FIR was registered on a complaint made by father of the deceased, Shri Sarvesh Kumar, alleging that the son of the applicant, Sonu was married to deceased, Neha, who committed suicide on 19.09.2021, due to harassment and torture, being caused by her husband, Sonu, and his family members, including the applicant, Ram Ashre. The applicant is the father-in-law of the deceased.

3. Learned Counsel for the applicant submits that the accused, husband and the mother-in-law of the deceased who have been specifically named by complainant are in judicial custody. He submits that no role has been alleged to the applicant and a vague allegation has been made that the entire family of the husband was responsible for the dowry death.

4. He further submits that the learned Trial Court, by order dated 12.11.2021, has already granted pre-arrest bail to the brother-in-law of the deceased, specifically noting that the prime witness, A