IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.15688 of 2009 BABLOO MANDAL @ PAPPU MANDAL Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4. 12.08.2009 Heard counsel for the parties. The petitioner who is husband of the deceased is an accused for an offence punishable under sections 304-B and 201/34 IPC. The deceased was done to death in the matrimonial home in most suspicious circumstances within seven years of marriage. The petitioner being the husband is stated to be responsible for the death of his wife. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in course of investigation it has come that the victim became pregnant while the petitioner was away and that was the bone of contention between the victim and other family members, as a result whereof she consumed medicine which ultimately caused her death. Learned Sessions Judge in the penultimate paragraph of the order has stated that there is sufficient evidence available in the case diary including the supervision note supporting the allegations contained therein. It appears that the petitioner is in custody since 08.12.2008. Having regard to the allegations and the materials collected in support thereof, this Court is not persuaded to admit 2 the petitioner to bail. His prayer for bail stands rejected. However, looking to the period of incarceration, this Court observes that the trial court shall make endeavour to take up the trial within eight months from the date of receipt/communication of this order in the court below. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )