IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE TA BOMBAY: NAGPUR BENCH: NAGPUR CRIMINAL APPLICATION NO.365/2008 Bhikaji Chavan ..vs.. State =================================== CORAM: S.R. DONGAONKAR, J. DATE:21.2.2008 Heard Mr. Raisuddin Advocate for applicant & Mr. Thakre, A.P.P. for state. This is an application u/s 439 of Cr.P.C. for grant of bail. The applicant is the father of the deceased who has committed suicide. It is alleged that the applicant had scolded her for viewing T.V. and not doing any work and therefore, she committed suicide. The offence u/s 498-A is in respect of the mother of the deceased. According to the prosecution ill-treatment to the mother was because of the fact that she had given birth to six daughters and did not begate any male child. Offence u/s 494 is in respect of his performing second marriage. Rest of the offences are for criminal intimidation. It is difficult to say at this stage that the offence u/s 306 of IPC is made out against the applicant. Out of the other offences, offence u/s 494 is non-cognizable one. Section 498-A is punishable with only three years. Taking over all view of the matter, it is not possible to reject the application of the applicant, as contended by the prosecution. The applicant be released on bail on furnishing surety and PRB of Rs.15000/- subject to condition that he shall not directly or indirectly tamper with the prosecution evidence and shall also not commit any offence. Application stands disposed of. Bail in lower court. Hamdast granted. JUDGE smp.