I.A. Ansari, J.

1. By judgment and order, dated 31.10.2006, passed, in Sessions Case No. 56 (K)/2002, by the learned Additional Sessions Judge (FTC) No. 1, Kamrup, Guwahati, the present Appellant is convicted under Sections 498A and 306 IPC and he stands sentenced to suffer, for his conviction under Section498A IPC, rigorous imprisonment for a period of six months and fine of Rs. 1,000/- and, in default of payment of fine, suffer rigorous imprisonment for a further period of one month and to undergo, for his conviction under Section 306 IPC, rigorous imprisonment for a period of two years and six months and fine of Rs. 2,000/- and, in default of payment of fine, suffer rigorous imprisonment for a further period of two months, both the sentences having been directed to run concurrently.

2. The case of the prosecution, as unfolded at the trial, may, in brief, be described thus: Kiron Joshi (since deceased) was legally wedded wife of the Appellant, Major Arvind Joshi, their marriage having been solemnized, on 14.02.1985, at Meerut Cantt. On 10.04.1992, Kiron Joshi's dead body was found hanging by her neck inside the bathroom of their residential accommodation provided to them at