JUDGMENT :

Shree Chandrashekhar, J.

On an allegation that Simati Devi was set on fire by her husband in her matrimonial home, Chandankiyari PS Case No. 82 of 2010 was lodged on 08.05.2010 against Gangadhar Bawri. In course of investigation the witnesses stated before the Investigating Officer about ill treatment of Simati Devi by her husband. On 08.05.2010, Gangadhar Bawri was not found in his house and the witnesses said that he had absconded. Simati Devi suffered burn injuries to the extent of 90% and the doctor who conducted the postmor1em examination has rendered an opinion that Simati Devi was strangulated to death. Accordingly, a charge-sheet was submitted and Gangadhar Bawri, the appellant, has faced the trial on the charge under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code for committing murder of his wife. During the trial, the prosecution has examined ten witnesses out of whom PW5-Ankur Bouri is the brother, PW6- Teju Bouri is the father and PW7-Shanti Devi is the mother of Simati Devi. Except PW10-Kalu Bouri, the other witnesses who have deposed in the Court were the residents of village Jhabra, the paternal home of Simati Devi.

2. The learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, Bokaro