​A Mumbai court has granted bail to a newly married man accused of abetting his friend’s suicide. The accused, identified as Gupta, is a permanent resident of Mumbai. The court imposed conditions to ensure his presence during the trial, including directing him to attend the police station and refraining from contacting the complainant, their family members, and witnesses until the conclusion of the trial. ​

The incident dates back to 2020 when Sharmishta, the victim, sought Gupta’s assistance to install Wi-Fi at her residence. Over time, they became acquainted, and in 2024, Sharmishta began working in Airoli. On the evening of the incident, Sharmishta returned home late, and upon calling her, her mother learned that she was traveling on Gupta’s motorbike and that he had dropped her home. ​

The court noted that there are no criminal antecedents attributed to the accused and emphasized the importance of protecting the complainant and ensuring the accused’s presence for the trial.

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