Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Of Husband In Suicide Abetment Case;

 Supreme Court Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal Of Husband In Suicide Abetment Case; Takes Note Of Report Suggesting Gas Leak The Supreme Court was considering an appeal challenging the order passed in a revision petition filed by the complainant, whereby the High Court had set aside the order acquitting the accussed Justice Rajesh Bindal, Justice Manmohan, Supreme Court The Supreme Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of abetting his wife’s suicide and booked under the provisions of Sections 498A and 306 of the Indian Penal Code. The Apex Court took note of the scientific report, which suggested that the cylinder and gas stove were kept inside the bedroom, and as a result of the fire, the entire family suffered injuries. The Apex Court was considering an appeal challenging the order passed in a revision petition filed by the complainant, whereby the High Court had set aside the order acquitting the appellants/accused and remitted the matter back to the Trial Court for fresh consideration. The Division Bench of Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Manmohan noted, “As is evident from the scientific report dated 20.06.2005, available on record as Annexure P-2, the cylinder and gas stove were kept inside the bedroom and as a result of fire, the entire family suffered injuries. The deceased being closest suffered highest burn injuries.” Also Read – Once Marital Relationship Has Ended In Divorce & Parties Have Moved On, Continuation Of Criminal Case Serves No Legitimate Purpose: Supreme Court Senior Advocate Sirajudeen represented the Appellant, while AOR Sabarish Subramanian represented the Respondent.