Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.459 of 2012 Md. Washique @ Md. Washique @ Sanjha, Son of late Sukrate, resident of village-Sauhdi Charemana, P.S.-Palasi, District- Araria. Versus The State of Bihar ----------------------- 2 05.01.2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner is in custody since 17.9.2011 in connection with a case registered under [STATUTE] and Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. It is contended that the marriage in question admittedly took place six years ago. There is no truth behind the allegation of subjecting the complainant to cruelty for non-fulfillment of demand of dowry. The informant frequently deserts her matrimonial home. Lack of compatibility is said to be the reason behind institution of the present case. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned S.D.J.M., Araria in connection with Palasi P.S. Case No. 34 of 2010. Sanjeet/ (Ashwani Kumar Singh, J.)

Applicable IPC Section: 498A

Statute Text:
Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. Punishment for subjecting a married woman to Cruelty. Whoever, being the husband or the relative of the husband of a woman, subjects such woman to cruelty shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.