IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.37813 of 2009 1. PANO DEVI @ SUSHILA DEVI 2. Kuldip Mandal Versus The STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3/ 23.12.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the State. Nandosi could have some sympathy due to his being not the family member of the deceased’s husband but his presence has been specified by the informant, otherwise there is demand of dowry and torture for its non-fulfillment soon before the death within seven years of the marriage in matrimonial house. Petitioner no.1 is mother-in-law may have no specific overt act but her responsibility may never be less than any other members. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, prayer of the petitioner is rejected. Shail ( Mandhata Singh, J.)