Heard learned counsel for the applicant and learned Additional Government Advocate.
It is argued by the learned counsel for the applicant that the deceased has been strangulated and the liability of the said act only goes to the husband Sadaqat, whose case is distinguishable from that of the applicant, who is the Devar. It is further argued that there is only general allegation against the applicant and other co- accused of raising dowry demand.
Per contra, learned AGA argued that as the deceased died within two years of marriage, the applicant is equally responsible for the offence.
Having considered the submissions of the parties and without expressing any opinion on the merits of the case, the the applicant Riyasat alias Firasat, involved in case crime No. 619 of 2009, under sections 498-A/304-B IPC and 3/4 of Dowry Prohibition Act, P.S., Bhojipura, district Bareilly, be released on bail on his furnishing a personal bond with two sureties each in the like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned.
Order Date :- 8.1.2010 Ishrat