Priya Biswas Pal v. State Of West Bengal

C.R.M. (A) 3150 of 2023 23.08.2023 ML. 345 Court No. 29 Suvayan (Allowed) In Re: - An application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 of the Code of Criminal Procedure filed in connection with Santipur P.S. Case No. 117 of 2023 dated 07.02.2023 under Sections 498A/304B/302/34 of the IPC pending before the learned ACJM, Ranaghat, Nadia.

And In the matter of: Priya Biswas Pal ....petitioner.

Ms. Minoti Gomes ...for the petitioner.

Mr. S. G. Mukherji, PP Mr. Aniket Mitra Ms. Jonaki Saha ...for the State.

1. Heard learned Counsel for both the parties.

2. The petitioner is the married sister-in-law of the deceased who admittedly died a suicidal death by hanging after three years of marriage. The husband of the deceased is stated to be in custody. So far as the present petitioner is concerned there are allegations of physical torture for fulfillment of demand of additional dowry but the same is found to be omnibus in nature.

3. Regard being had to facts and submissions, factum of permanent residence of the petitioner, nature of allegation and completion of investigation, it is directed that the petitioner shall surrender before the learned Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Ranaghat, Nadia within 15 days from today in the G.R. case arising out of aforesaid P.S. case. On her appearance and application for bail the petitioner shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as deemed just and proper in the facts and circumstances of the case.

4. The learned ACJM is directed to act upon the server copy of this order, if required.

5. Accordingly, the prayer for the anticipatory bail is allowed.

6. The application being CRM (A) 3150 of 2023 is disposed of. (Chitta Ranjan Dash, J.) (Partha Sarathi Sen, J.)