IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.11170 of 2008 DOMI YADAV Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 21-07-2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The petitioner is an accused in a case u/ss 304B/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is father-in-law of the victim lady. The marriage was performed in the year 2002. The allegation is that the accused persons demanded buffalo and ox as additional dowry and due to non fulfillment of the same they tortured the deceased lady. She was assaulted also by them. According to learned counsel the petitioner is an old man aged about 70 years and there is nothing specific against him in the FIR. It appears that petitioner is in custody since 30.10.2007. Considering the allegation this court, at this stage, is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. The prayer is refused. The petitioner, however, may renew his prayer for bail after five months. BKS/ (M. Saran,J.)