1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant seeks bail in connection with FIR No.114/2023, dated 01.07.2023, registered at Police Station-Industrial, Sub-Division-Sadar, District-Bhagalpur, for the offences punishable under Sections 302, 328, 376(D) and 34 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (for short 'IPC'). Though the FIR was registered under the aforesaid sections, upon completion of investigation the appellant was chargesheeted only for the offence punishable under Section 306 of the IPC and not other offences.

3. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

4. The appellant was the superior of the deceased.

5. Learned counsel appearing for the appellant submitted that the ingredients of the offence under Section 306 of the IPC are not made out and in any case, the deceased committed suicide pursuant to an alleged extra-marital affair with the appellant.

6. Considering the aforesaid submissions made, we are inclined to grant bail to the appellant, particularly, by taking note of the period of incarceration already undergone by the appellant and the facts governing the case.

7. Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside and the appellant is granted bail on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the concerned Trial Court.

8. The appeal stands allowed, accordingly.

9. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.