IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr. Misc. No. 22710 of 2010 1. JAGDAMBI SINGH 2. Mamta Devi Versus The STATE OF BIHAR with Cr.Misc. No. 19772 of 2010 1. KABITA DEVI 2. Shilu Devi Versus The STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3/ 24.09.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the State. Petitioners are mother-in-law, father-in-law and sister-in-laws. Allegation is about torture by all the family members and demand of cash by the husband and one of the brothers-in-law. In the case diary, there are two sets of witnesses. One to corroborate the allegation made in the F.I.R. and next to the effect that differences was there in between the wife and husband who was in habit to assault her. For that, she consumed poison and stress is made on behalf of the learned counsel for the petitioners that for 2-3 years there was no demand. So, it cannot be believed to be made after that period. Marriage is seven years ago. The offence under Section 304B of the I.P.C. is not applicable. It is admitted to the parties. 2 Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, prayer of the petitioners is allowed. In the event of arrest or surrender within one month from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order in connection with Jamui P.S. Case No. 72 of 2010, above named petitioners shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of C.J.M., Jamui subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) of Cr. P.C. Shail ( Mandhata Singh, J.)