IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.17847 of 2010 BABLU YADAV Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 19.05.2010 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, namely, Bablu Yadav who apprehends his arrest in connection with Complaint Case No. 851C of 2009 registered u/S 498A of the IPC. According to the complainant’s case, the complainant, Ekwari Devi wife of the petitioner filed the aforesaid complaint alleging that this petitioner alongwith other co-accused persons tortured her in connection with demand of dowry for Rs 1,00,000/- (one lac). After taking evidences, the learned court below has taken cognizance u/S 498A of the IPC. The learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that husband is ready to keep his wife and therefore, notice may be issued. On the otherhand, the learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the state objected the prayer for anticipatory bail. Considering the fact that the petitioner is the husband, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, the prayer is rejected. However, he may approach the wife for compromise and may appear before the court below. akv/- (Mungeshwar Sahoo,J.)