IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.25298 of 2010 DHIRAJ PRASAD SRIVASTAVA @ PRAKASH KUMAR Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 19.8.2010 Heard learned counsel for the parties. There is allegation of setting the deceased lady on fire for non-fulfilment of demand of dowry within seven years of marriage in matrimonial house, death is by burn injury. Petitioner is younger brother-in-law. Allegation followed by information on telephone by the deceased to her family members about the intention of in-laws to set her on fire, may have no leg to stand but that is followed by smell of kerosene oil, felt by the I.O. while inquest report was prepared. Torture for non-fulfilment of demand of dowry is supported by the informant and the witnesses. In the discussed circumstance that is sufficient to refuse anticipatory bail to the petitioner who is younger brother of the deceased’s husband. Hence, prayer for anticipatory bail on behalf of petitioner is rejected. AI ( Mandhata Singh, J.)