IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.44864 of 2010 NIRMALA DEVI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2/ 22.12.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Torture for demand of dowry soon before the death within 7 years of the marriage in matrimonial house is the allegation. Submission of the learned counsel for the petitioner is that most of the witnesses including family members of deceased’s parents are stating about suicide but that never differs the liability which includes presumption. Petitioner is mother-in- law specifically alleged for torture for demand of dowry. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, prayer of the petitioner is rejected. However, petitioner is at option to surrender before the Court below and pray for regular bail which shall be decided on its own merit. Shail ( Mandhata Singh, J.)