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A court in Mysuru, India has granted anticipatory bail to petitioners in a case involving charges of abetment of suicide (Section 306 of the Indian Penal Code). The deceased allegedly took his life due to pressure from his relatives regarding his daughter's marriage.

The Accusation:

The prosecution claims that the deceased's second daughter eloped with a man named Chandu. Upon their return, the Petitioners allegedly instigated accused Nos. 1 to 4 (who are already out on bail) to pressure the deceased against accepting Chandu. This pressure, according to the prosecution, led the deceased to commit suicide. The Petitioners maintain their innocence and claim they are being falsely implicated.

Court's Decision and Reasoning:

The court, after considering the arguments and evidence presented, noted the lack of direct evidence against the petitioners regarding humiliation of the deceased. Additionally, the court highlighted that accused Nos. 1 to 4, who are said to have carried out the instigation on behalf of the petitioners, have already been granted bail. Based on these factors, the court deemed it fit to grant anticipatory bail to the Petitioners.

Bail Conditions:

The Petitioners are required to surrender to the police within 10 days of receiving a certified copy of the court order. Each Petitioner must also furnish a personal bond of Rs. 2,00,000 with two sureties for the same amount. The court has imposed certain restrictions as conditions for bail. The petitioners are prohibited from tampering with witnesses or leaving the court's jurisdiction without prior permission.

  Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973