IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.19735 of 2009 NAVIN KUMAR SINGH Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4 05.08.2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner, who is husband of the victim, has approached this court seeking bail in a case instituted under Sections 304B/34 of the Penal Code. The marriage was solemnized within four years of the occurrence. Allegation is that she was burnt to death in the matrimonial house. There is allegation of demand of dowry followed by torture as well. It appears that some other family members were also made accused but the police exonerated them. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the victim was admitted to the hospital and the cousin brother of the victim was present and, therefore, the post mortem could not be held in the present case. It is further contended that he is in custody since 06.02.2009. Be that as it may, having regard to the allegations, this court is not inclined to extend the privilege of bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail is, accordingly, rejected. However, having regard to the submissions noted above, this court grants him liberty to renew prayer for bail after 2 nine months from the date of receipt/communication of a copy of this order in the court below if the trial in the meanwhile is not taken up. Sym/ (Kishore K. Mandal, J.)