(1.) This petition is filed under Sec. 438 of the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 seeking to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner herein/A.1 in Crime No.235 of 2024 of Punganur Urban police station, Chittoor District, registered for the offences punishable under Ss. 498-A, 306 and 506 Indian Penal Code.
(2.) Heard Mr.P.Narasimhulu, learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Assistant Public Prosecutor.
(3.) The case of the prosecution is that the petitioner/A.1 is the husband of the deceased. On 1/5/2024, the deceased committed suicide as the petitioner/A1 and others harassed the deceased as they were childless and sold out entire property and jewels and the petitioner/A.1 is willing to marry another woman. The petitioner/A.1 was addicted to alcohol. Due to unbearable harassment, the deceased committed suicide by consuming high dose of Lorazenpam Tablets. Hence, the crime.