IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.27038 of 2010 ANITA DEVI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 06. 03.02.2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. Petitioner along with her son Pankaj Pandey and her family members is alleged for killing Mantun Devi for non-fulfillment of demand of dowry. Informant of the case is one Chaukidar. Death was appearing homicidal, may be believed for the offence under section 304B of the Indian Penal Code if finds corroboration by witnesses for the demand or torture for its non-fulfillment. Maternal uncle of the deceased is there in Para-17 to state that demand was being made but Para-16 is the statement of brother of the deceased not to corroborate the demand. Parents are not examined due to their non- availability. Some of the witnesses are stating about commitment of suicide due to differences on the point that her ornaments were not being returned by her parents, may be a good defence, but in circumstances discussed, are not justifying anticipatory bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, prayer of anticipatory bail stands rejected. However, petitioner is at liberty to surrender in the court below and pray for regular bail which shall be decided on its own merit. Vikash (Mandhata Singh,J.)