IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.16646 of 2010 CHHOTU BIND Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 20.5.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The allegation against the petitioner husband under Section 498(A) of the Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act is of assaulting his wife leading to fracture of the arm. The defence is that of custody since 21.2.2010. In the nature of the allegations, on the period of custody, this Court is presently not persuaded to grant bail. The application is disposed with the observation that if the petitioner files an application for regular bail afresh after completing at least six months in custody, the Court below shall consider his application afresh in accordance with the guidelines laid down by this Court for grant of bail in matrimonial matters, without being prejudiced by the present order. P. Kumar (Navin Sinha, J.)