A.L. Dave, J.—Lilaben, daughter of complainant Babarbhai Govindbhai Gohil, was married to original accused No. 1 on 31.05.1991. Accused Appellant No. 1 and Lilaben were staying at Thanklessly near the house of complainant Babarbhai Govindbhai Gohil. Parents of accused Appellant No. 1 Devajibhai Prabhubhai Makwana and Kashiben Devajibhai Makwana are staying at village Ikhar, District Bharuch, which is at a distance of about 30 Kms from Ankleshwar and elder brother of accused Appellant No. 1 Kanchanlal Devajibhai Makwana and his wife Taraben stay at Bharuch; whereas younger brother of accused Appellant No. 1 Girishbhai Devajibhai Makwana stays at Ikhar.

1.1. Lilaben committed suicide at her home on 08.06.1999 around 1300 hours by hanging herself by neck with the fan. On being informed about the incident, Babarbhai Govindbhai Gohil, father of the deceased immediately informed the police and the police recorded his information and registered offence. Investigation was started. It was found that the deceased had locked herself into the house and then committed suicide. Therefore, the witnesses broke the window pan and saw her hanging. Thereafter, they broke open the door and went