deceased. After completion of investigation, the Investigating Officer has submitted charge-sheet against the applicant and other co-accused persons. It is pointed out that the co-accused, namely the parents of the applicant, have already been granted bail by the trial court vide orders dated 01.05.2025 and 05.05.2025. It is further submitted that the statement of the father, mother, brother and sister of the deceased were recorded, wherein they alleged that on the fateful day the deceased had informed them telephonically that she was being beaten by her in-law and was being asked to bring a car, buffalo and cash. 7. He would further submit that in his statement, the applicant has stated that on the date of the incident he had gone to the forest and in afternoon, he received information that the deceased had committed suicide by hanging. Learned counsel submits that in the statement of the complainant and the brother of the deceased, it has been stated that at the time of marriage and prior thereto, no demand of dowry was made by the applicant or his family members. 8. It is argued that the essential ingredients of Section 80(2) of the B.N.S. are not satisfied in the present case, inasmuch as there is no cogent material to establish that ‘‘soon before her death’’ the deceased was subjected to cruelty or harassment in connection with demand of dowry. Learned counsel further submit that the applicant is ink judicial custody since 14.01.2025; that, the post-mortem report, as proved by PW-3 (Medical Officer), indicates that the death was caused due to hanging and there are no external injuries suggestive of any struggle or physical assault; that, the deceased was of sensitive disposition and was undergoing treatment; that, the applicant is stated to be a permanent resident of District Nainital
