JUDGMENT 1. - Heard and considered. The learned counsel for the petitioner has contended that as is also observed by the learned trial judge vide his order dated 29.1.1997 that no offence under section 302, IPC was committed and instead the learned trial judge has proceeded to formally charge the accused-petitioner with the commission of offences punishable under sections 498-A, IPC and 306, IPC therefore, accused-petitioner who is in judicial custody since 10.9.1996, looking to the nature of evidence, he may be released on bail. 2. The learned P.P. has vehemently opposed it mainly on the ground that this is a crime against Woman. Presently, before substantial evidence is recorded, it is not a fit case for granting bail. 3. Having regard to the totality of facts and circumstances as are borne out and the investigation record and the order dated 29.1.1997 passed by the learned trial judge, as above, without further entering into the merits of the case, it is just and proper that accused-petitioner be released on bail pending trial. 4. Accordingly, this bail petition is accepted and it is ordered that in case accused-petitioner furnishes bail bonds in the sums of Rs. 20,000/- each to the satisfaction of the trial Court, he shall be released on bail. He shall further give an undertaking that he shall not tamper with the prosecution evidence while on bail.Bail granted. *******