IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.1266 of 2008 MD.ARMAN @ MD.ARMAN ALAM Versus 1.THE STATE OF BIHAR 2. RAZA KHATOON. ----------- 6 24.10.2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner apprehends arrest in a case under Sections 498A and 407 of the Indian Penal Code besides Section ¾ D.P.Act. This petitioner is the husband of the victim lady. There is specific allegation of demand of dowry and torture against him. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that she is still ready to live with husband. However, it is submitted that the court below has taken several steps but the petitioner failed to reconcile. Under the circumstances, I am not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, prayer for anticipatory bail is hereby rejected. The petitioner is directed to surrender and pray for regular bail. In that event if he petitioner brings back his wife, the court below shall consider his prayer in that light and pass order in accordance with law. B.Jha (Ghanshyam Prasad)