( 1 ) ). THE appellant (original accused) came to be convicted of the offence punishable under Sec. 498-A of Indian Penal Code by the then learned additional Sessions Judge, Ahmedabad on 11/03/1988, in Sessions Case no. 99 of 1987 and sentenced to suffer Rigorous Imprisonment for a period of three years and a fine of Rs. 1,000. 00 in default to suffer further Rigorous imprisonment for a period of three months. He has, therefore, filed this appeal challenging the legality and validity of the order of conviction. In order to appreciate rival contentions of the parties, necessary facts may, in brief, be stated.

( 2 ) ). Kailasba who committed suicide was the daughter of Motiba Pratapji biholla. She married the appellant in the month of February, 1986. At that time, the appellant was serving in Army at Meerut in U. P. After solemnization of the marriage, Kailasba continued to stay at Ahmedabad with her mother, while the appellant went back to Meerut. It appears that the appellant was trying for his transfer to Ahmedabad and it was also the desire of Motiba that her daughter kailasba should stay with her for sometime. Around October, 1986, the appellant succeeded in gett