IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23580 of 2009 SANTOSH KUMAR SAH Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 16.09.2009 Heard counsel for the parties. The petitioner who is husband, seeks anticipatory bail in a case instituted under sections 498A and 406 IPC including section 3/4 of the D.P.Act. The allegation is that on account of non-fulfilment of demand of dowry, the victim was tortured by the petitioner both physically and mentally. It appears that initially some settlement was arrived at. The girl subsequently appeared before the court below and stated that she was again tortured by the present petitioner. Having regard to the aforesaid facts, this Court is not inclined to extend the privilege of anticipatory bail to the petitioner. His prayer for bail is accordingly refused. Let the petitioner surrender in the court below and apply for regular bail which shall be considered on its own merit uninfluenced by the present order. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )