IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT BOMBAY: NAGPUR BENCH: NAGPUR CRIMINAL =================================== CORAM: S.R. DONGAONKAR, J. DATE:12.3.2008 Heard Mr. Patil, advocate for applicant and Mr. Yengal, A.P.P. for state. This is an application under section 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail. Learned A.P.P. has opposed the bail application saying that the investigation is almost complete and the charge sheet would be filed in near future against the applicant. It is also submited that the applicant was the person who was behind the demand of dowry to the parents of the deceased. It would be seen from the allegations that there was demand of Rs.1,00,000/- and according to learned APP the amount of Rs.1,00,000/- was paid by taking loan by the parents of the deceased. No doubt the allegation is serious. But fact remains that he is father in law of the deceased and the husband is in jail. His case is on different footing. Investigation appears to be completed some time in January. Why charge sheet is not yet filed is not known. This fact by itself coupled with the fact that the husband of the deceased is in jail, applicant who is father in law of the deceased, can not be denied bail, however, it would be subject to conditions. Applicant be released on bail on furnishing surety and PRB of Rs.25000/- subject to conditions that he shall not directly or indirectly tamper with the prosecution evidence and shall report to Police Station, Risod on first Sunday of every month between 1.00 to 3.00 p.m. until further orders. Application stands disposed of. Bail in trial court. JUDGE smp.