IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23756 of 2009 MOHAMMAD ASALAM Versus 1. STATE OF BIHAR 2. TEHRA KHATOON ----------- 2 17.09.2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner seeks anticipatory bail in a case instituted under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code. Contention is that petitioner is still prepared to take back the informant to the matrimonial home to keep her as his wife. This court finds from the materials that there is allegation of demand of dowry followed by torture. The allegation further is that the petitioner solemnized second marriage. In course of investigation, witnesses have supported the prosecution. Regard being had to the allegation, this court is not persuaded to extend the privilege of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. His prayer for anticipatory bail stands rejected. pkj ( Kishore K. Mandal, J. )