IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.52427 of 2008 SANTOSH KUMAR Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4. 06.05.2009 Heard counsel for the parties. The petitioner, who is husband, has approached this Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case instituted under section 304B/34 IPC. As per allegation in the FIR within two years of marriage the victim was done to death in the matrimonial home. Admittedly, the death has occurred in suspicious circumstances. Counsel for the petitioner states that in fact the girl had consumed poison and medical care was afforded to her. Counsel for the State opposed the prayer and submitted that there are materials on record to show that the present occurrence was preceded by demand of dowry and torture at the hands of the in-laws of the victim including the petitioner. Having considered the submissions and after going through the materials on record, this Court is satisfied that no case for grant of anticipatory bail to the petitioner is made out. The application is accordingly dismissed. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )