IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.10455 of 2009 PRADEEP KUMAR YADAV S/O- Bedanand Yadav, R/O-Vill- Kusaha, P.S.-Triveniganj, Distt.-Supaul. ………………………………………….Petitioner. Versus STATE OF BIHAR …………………………………………..Opposite Party. ----------- 2/ 14.05.2009 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and learned APP appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner seeks bail in a case which has been registered under Sections 304B, 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The informant’s daughter Chanchal Devi was married with the petitioner three years prior to the occurrence. She was being subjected to torture by her in-laws in connection with demand of a motorcycle and cash of Rs. 5000/- by way of additional dowry. When the demand was not fulfilled she was allegedly killed by thrashing her. The informant rushed and found the dead body. Submission is that the petitioner has surrendered on 03.10.2007. It was an 2 accidental death. The allegation of demand was completely misconceived. Others were having similar allegations have been granted bail. The death is within seven years of marriage and there is statement of the father of the deceased that she was being subjected to torture by this petitioner and others in connection with dowry related demands. No doubt, some persons have been granted bail. The role of husband cannot be equated with others. Considering this, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, his prayer for bail is rejected. kksinha/ (Shyam Kishore Sharma, J.)