IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20859 of 2008 BABAN RAI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4 18.09.2008 Heard learned counsels for the petitioner and the State. Petitioner, who is the husband, is an accused in a case registered for the offence under section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and section 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. It has been submitted on behalf of the petitioner that he is ready to keep the informant, however she has chosen not to appear on being noticed. Learned Addl. P.P. appearing for the State submits that in view of the specific allegation against the petitioner of demand of rupees five thousand per month, it is not a fit case for grant of anticipatory bail. Considering the submissions of the parties, the nature of allegation levelled against the petitioner and its seriousness, I am not inclined to grant him the privilege of anticipatory bail. His prayer for grant of anticipatory bail is, accordingly, rejected. Manish/- ( Shailesh Kumar Sinha,J.)