Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.661 of 2012 Rajeev Kumar son of Sri Devendra Mahto Resident of Barauni Thermal Power Station, Quarter No.126/27, P.S.-Barauni (Chakiya), District-Begusarai. Versus The State Of Bihar ----------- 2. 6.1.2012. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The prayer for bail of the petitioner was earlier rejected by order dated 18.3.2011 passed in Cr. Misc. No.7879 of 2011. The case is under [STATUTE] . The petitioner is in custody since 26.11.2010. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner, named above is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Begusarai in connection with Complaint Case No.1621C of 2010. Md.S. ( 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.