IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.13191 of 2009 SOMAN MUKHIA Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 19.5.2009 KHAN Heard counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner, who is the husband of the deceased, is an accused in a case under section 304B of the Penal Code. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in fact the deceased committed suicide. He further submits that the informant had lodged the instant case on account of misunderstanding. The informant has filed a petition before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Saharsa stating therein that compromise has been arrived at between the parties and the prosecution side does not want to lead the evidence. The petitioner is in custody since 7.8.2008. Having considered the nature of allegation, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. His prayer for bail is rejected. However, the trial court is directed to expedite the trial and conclude the same preferably within six months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. (S.P.Singh,J)