Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.10579 of 2012 ====================================================== 1. Pankaj Kumar S/O Ravindra Ram Resident Of Village- Mahanar, P.S.- Mahanar, District- Vaishali. .... .... Petitioner/s Versus 1. The State Of Bihar .... .... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE GOPAL PRASAD ORAL ORDER 3 16-04-2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. This is a case of regular bail for offences punishable under [STATUTE] . It is alleged that daughter of the informant was kidnapped by one Pankaj Kumar for which a case was lodged. During investigation the victim was recovered and handed over to the family members of Pankaj Kumar. Now it is alleged that she has been killed by setting fire. Neither there is any material regarding demand of dowry nor there is any evidence regarding subjecting her to drive out from matrimonial house. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that while cooking she caught fire and died of burn injury. Learned counsel for the State however submits that there is no material in the case diary regarding Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.10579 of 2012 (3) dt.16-04-2012 2 / 2 2 demand of dowry or subjecting her to cruelty. Petitioner is in custody since 29.9.2011. Having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, petitioner named above is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/-(Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the C.J.M., Vaishali, Hazipur, in connection with Mahnar P.S. case no.99/11. sudip/- (Gopal Prasad, J)

Applicable IPC Section: 302

Statute Text:
Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. Murder. Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.