IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr Misc No 26888 of 2009 Hasan Faizi Hasmi, son of Md Hasan Manzoor Hashmi, resident of Hashmi Mahal, Hasmi Gali, Khan Mirza, P S – Sultanganj, District – Patna - Petitioner Versus 1 State of Bihar 2 Shibla Saheen, wife of Hasan Faizi Hasmi, resident of Saheen Manzil, Mohalla – Khazoor Banna, P S – Sultanganj, Dist - Patna -Opposite Parties ----------- 2 24.08.2009 The petitioner is the husband and apprehends arrest in Sultanganj Police Station Case No 207 of 2008 instituted under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code. It is not disputed that the marriage took place more than 11 years back. It is now being alleged that dowry was being demanded. It is not in dispute that at the time of marriage, the complainant’s father was not alive. Complainant’s mother was on death bed when the marriage was solemnized and she died within 2 weeks of the marriage. It is not in dispute that the complainant being the only issue, petitioner agreed to stay at the complainant’s place. Now, it seems there are some disputes as between the parties leading to acrimonious scene which has led to this case under Section 498A of Indian Penal Code. It is also not in dispute that both parties do their own independent work. Learned counsel for the complainant has been heard. In the facts and circumstances of the case, if the petitioner abovenamed surrenders before the Court below within 4 weeks from today, he shall be released on bail on his furnishing bonds of Rs 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, 2 Patnacity in Sultanganj Police Station Case No 207 of 2008 dated 28.10.2008 subject to all conditions as laid down in Section 438 (2) of Criminal Procedure Code. It may, however, be observed that if the complainant has any sense of insecurity, she may take such appropriate action, as she may be advised. M.E.H./ (Navaniti Prasad Singh)