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Imphal, Oct 11:
The Chief Judicial Magistrate of Imphal West, Manipur, has granted bail to Laishram Bijoy Singh, a resident of Kwakeithel Laishram Leikai, Imphal West, who was arrested in connection with the abetment of suicide of his wife. Bijoy Singh had been in judicial custody at Sajiwa Jail following his arrest for the non-bailable offense under Section 180 of the BNS 2023 Act, which carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine upon conviction.
The First Information Report (FIR) was filed after the deceased wife’s father lodged a police complaint, accusing Bijoy Singh of being responsible for his wife’s suicide. The Court granted bail to the accused after hearing arguments from both the defense counsel, Adv. N. Bupenda Meitei, and the Additional Public Prosecutor (APP) representing the State of Manipur.
The Court ordered Bijoy Singh’s release on October 10, 2024, after executing a bail bond of Rs 1 lakh with a surety of the same amount.