IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.40744 of 2008 BIRJU MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR For the Petitioner:Mr.Ajay kumar Thakur For the State :Mr.Upendra Kumar, APP ----------- 3 23.12.2008 Heard. The petitioner, who is the husband of the victim, has approached this Court for grant of bail in this case instituted under sections 304B,201 and 342/34 IPC. The FIR discloses that there was a demand of money also on account of certain land having been gifted to the wife of the deceased. The same was not fulfilled. Admittedly, the marriage had taken place in the year 2006. Counsel for the petitioner submits that in course of investigation some of the witnesses have stated that the victim fell ill and she was afforded medical care and thereafter she died. From the impugned order, it appears that there are several witnesses who have also supported the allegation made in the FIR. The FIR appears to have been lodged on 9.4.20007, whereas the petitioner is in custody since 9.5.2008. Having regard to the said facts, this Court is not inclined to admit the petitioner to bail. His application for bail is rejected. However, if the trial of the case is not taken up - 2 - hr within one year from the date of receipt of this order in the court below, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail. ( Kishore K. Mandal )