IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20660 of 2009 BABLOO PASWAN Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 23.6.2009. N.H./ Heard both sides. Petitioner seeks bail in a case under section 304(B)/34 I.P.C. Within five years of marriage, the victim was done to death in the matrimonial home. The allegation is that she was earlier tortured for fulfillment of demand of dowry. Petitioner being the husband and the death having taken place within seven years of the marriage is surely ‘prima facie’ liable for the offence. Having regard to the allegation and the material available against him as reflected from the impugned order, this Court is not inclined to admit him to the privilege of bail. Accordingly, the prayer for bail stands rejected. It is then contended that he is in custody since 2.7.2008. Having regard to the said fact this Court observes that if the trial is not taken up within one year in the court below, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail. ( Kishore K. Mandal,J.) - 2 -