IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23380 of 2009 BADLU PASWAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02 30.07.2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner, who is the husband, has prayed for grant of bail in a case instituted under Sections 304(B)/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The death of the victim girl occurred within two years of the marriage. The informant has alleged in the F.I.R. that she was earlier tortured for non-fulfillment of the dowry. It is contended that he is in custody since 24.7.2007. Referring to the deposition of the informant (Annexure-2) learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he has not supported even the filing of F.I.R. in the present case. It is contended that the other witnesses who have deposed have not supported the prosecution case. In the facts and circumstances of the case, the above named petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Sessions Judge, Khagaria in connection with Khagaria 2 (Muffasil) P.S. Case No. 176 of 2007, S.C. Case No. 178 of 2008, subject to the following conditions:- (I) One of the bailors shall be the own/close family member of the petitioner. (II) Petitioner shall appear before the court below in person on each date fixed at the trial. In case, of default in such appearance on two consecutive dates, it shall be open to the trial court to cancel his bail bond and secure his arrest in accordance with law. P.K. (K.K. Mandal, J.)