Chhotu @ Ashok vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh on 2 December, 2019
Per contra, counsel for the State as well as counsel appearing for
the complainant have opposed the bail application and have stated that
since from the date of marriage the applicant used to harass his wife. It
is not disputed that she was not well but there is specific allegation of
kicking the deceased in the stomach by the present applicant which has
resulted into deterioration of her illness. Trilok Jatav who is father of the
deceased in his statement has specifically stated that on 18.06.2019 the
husband came to his house and has left his wife at his father's place and
on that day she has stated that a day before her husband has beaten her
and has inflicted injury on her stomach. Immediately, thereafter she was
taken to hospital but after giving her some treatment she could not
survive and finally she passed away. Earlier the matter was taken up in
the mediation proceedings goes to show that there was some dispute and
there are specific allegations of harassment and demand of dowry
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THE HIGH COURT OF MADHYA PRADESH
M.Cr.C. No.48381/2019
(Chhotu @ Ashok vs. State of M.P.)
against the present applicant. He being the husband is having the utmost
responsibility towards his wife. Considering the aforesaid, this Court
does not deem it appropriate to allow this application. Accordingly, the
application is rejected.