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HIGH COURT OF RAJASTHAN (JODHPUR BENCH)
MR. JUSTICE KULDEEP MATHUR, J
BHANWARI DEVI – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF RAJASTHAN – Respondent
ORDER :
(KULDEEP MATHUR, J.)
This application for bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. (483 BNSS) has been filed by the petitioner who has been arrested in connection with F.I.R. No.111/2024 registered at Police Station Phalsund, District Jaisalmer for the offences under Sections 80(2), 85 and 3(5) of BNS.
2. Heard learned counsel for the parties at Bar. Perused the material available on record.
3. Having considered the rival submissions, facts and circumstances of the case, this Court prima facie finds that as per the prosecution, deceased within six months of her marriage with the co-accused- Girwarram committed suicide in her matrimonial house by hanging herself.
4. This Court prima facie finds that initially in the FIR dated 23.11.2024 lodged by the complainant Rugaram, the allegations of deceased being subjected to harassment in connection with dowry demand were levelled against her mother-in-law, brother- in-law and husband i.e. co-accused- Girwarram. The Investigating Agency after making investigation in connection with the FIR dated 23.11.2024 has filed challan against the present petitioner i.e. sister-in-law of the deceased and the co-accused- Girwarram.
5. On a careful perusal of th
Bail can be granted when allegations are general and the accused's personal circumstances warrant sympathetic consideration.
The court emphasized that serious allegations of dowry death and harassment justify the denial of bail, highlighting the need for careful consideration of the gravity of charges.
The court granted bail based on the lack of support from key prosecution witnesses, indicating a weak case against the petitioner.
The court emphasized the necessity of a proximate nexus between dowry-related harassment and the death of the deceased for invoking Section 304B IPC.
The severity of the accusations, specific and direct allegations of cruelty and harassment, and potential punishment are key factors in determining bail eligibility in cases involving serious offence....
The court has the discretion to grant bail to the accused, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, without commenting on the merits of the case.
In a case of dowry death, the accused is entitled to bail if the allegations against him are general in nature and the prosecution has not shown any proximity of harassment with the suicide.
The absence of mens rea or intention to instigate suicide under Section 306 IPC justifies the grant of bail.
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