IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23664 of 2009 BHADAI RAI SON OF LATE JANG BAHADUR RAI, R/O VILLAGE BASAULI, P.S. BOCHAHAN, DISTT. MUZAFFARPUR. ----- PETITIONER. Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3. 23/11/2009 S.Ali Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The case is under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code. It is stated that the petitioner is elder brother of the husband. In the F.I.R. there is allegation against this petitioner also. From the order of the learned Sessions Judge, it appears that the trial of the petitioner has commenced. The husband of the deceased lady is still absconding. Considering the above facts and circumstances of the case and especially the fact that the husband is still absconding, this Court is not inclined to allow the petitioner on bail. The prayer for bail is rejected. However, the trial court is directed to make all endeavours to conclude the trial within six months. In case the trial does not conclude within six months for no fault of the petitioner, the petitioner will be at liberty to renew his prayer for bail. (J.N. Singh, J.)