IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.16647 of 2009 RAJU BIND Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 25.07.2009 Heard both sides. The petitioner, who is husband, is facing prosecution under Sections 304(B), 498(A), 201 and 34 of Indian Penal Code. Admittedly, the victim (wife) was done to death in a very suspicious circumstance in the matrimonial home. There is allegation of demand of dowry and torture. It is submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 16.9.2008. Till date the case has not even been committed to the Court of Sessions for trial. Having regard to the allegation and the materials collected in support thereof, this court is not inclined to admit him to bail. His prayer for bail stands rejected. However, having regard to the fact that the petitioner is in custody since 16.9.2008, this court observes that if the trial of the case is not taken up by framing charge within nine (09) months from the date of receipt/communication of a copy of this order, the petitioner shall have liberty to renew his prayer for bail. pkj ( Kishore K. Mandal, J. )