IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23389 of 2008 MD. SHAKIR KHAN Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 08.7.2008. Petitioner apprehends his arrest in Complaint Case No.1118 of 2007 in which cognizance has been taken under Section 498A of the Indian penal Code, Section 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act and prays for grant of anticipatory bail. Mr. Surendra Kumar Sinha appears for the petitioner. The State is represented by Mr. Choubey Jawahar, Additional Public Prosecutor. Petitioner happens to be the husband of the victim lady and there is specific allegation of torture against him. Having heard learned counsel for the party and taking into consideration the nature of allegation and materials available, I am not inclined to accede to the prayer of the petitioner. Application stands dismissed. (C.K.Prasad,) ahk