1. - This revision petition has been filed by the eight accused persons against an order of cognizance under Sections 498-A and 306 of the I.RC. by the Judicial Magistrate, Kherwara.

2. The facts, in brief, are that Smt. Sharda Devi D/s. OShanker Lal r/o. Javar Mines, was married to the accused Mohan Lal some time in the year, 1991. On 31.5.99, Smt. Sharda was admitted at Rishabhdev Hospital with burns and the police was informed. Her statement (dying declaration) was recorded in the hospital, soon after mid-night and she stated that she was a mental patient for the last about 4 months and in the morning, she herself poured kerosene on her person and got alighted with the help of a match-box. She further stated that her four years old daughter Neelu @ Sheetala was present at the time of the incident. She stated that her husband was away at Jaipur for the last about one month. At the end, she stated that out of her own volition, she has committed suicide. Her daughter Neelu @ Sheetala was also present in the hospital and the A.S.I. Takhat Singh recorded her statement as well. She stated that she was a student of Class I and her mother, in the morning, herself poured kerosene