IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.17215 of 2008 CHANDAN RAVIDAS Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 12.5.2008 This is an application for grant of regular bail in a complaint case for the offence under sections 498A and ¾ of the dowry Prohibition Act. The complainant Anita Devi @ Urmila Devi filed a petition of complaint against her husband Chandan Ravidas, who is petitioner here, and seven others levelling allegation of demand of Rs.50,000/- as dowry. It is alleged that due to non-fulfilment of demand she was subjected to abuse and assault and lastly after keeping her belongings turned out from the house. It is further alleged that her husband married another lady. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation of marriage of the petitioner with another lady is not true. He submits that the petitioner is ready and willing to keep his wife with all honour and dignity and prays for grant of bail. Considering the allegation together with the submissions made, the petitioner, Chandan Ravidas, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of A.C.J.M., Lakhisarai, in connection with Complaint Case No.422C of 2005 with the condition to make efforts to bring his wife and keep her with all honour and dignity. Md.S. (Anwar Ahmad)