IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.45167 of 2010 MD. JASIM . --- PETITIONER Versus 1. THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. ANWARI KHATOON -- OPP. PARTIES. ----------- 02 26.03.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the informant. Sole petitioner apprehending arrest in connection with a case instituted under Section 498A of the Penal Code seeks anticipatory bail. Petitioner is the husband. There is allegation of demand of dowry followed by torture. It is submitted on behalf of the petitioner that in the matrimonial suit he has been directed to pay maintenance which the petitioner is paying regularly. It is also contended that marriage had taken place 15 years ago and the petitioner is ready and willing to take back the complainant to matrimonial home. On the other hand, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the informant, with reference to certified copy of the order sheet, submits that petitioner has defaulted in making such payments, as a result whereof, D/W has been issued. Having regard to the fact that petitioner is husband and the allegations are directed against him, this Court is not inclined to extend him the privilege of anticipatory bail. Prayer for anticipatory bail is refused. 2 Let petitioner, above named, appear before the Court below and satisfy him about the stand taken before this Court whereafter his prayer for bail shall be considered and disposed of in accordance with law uninfluenced by the present order. Sym/ ( Kishore K. Mandal, J.)