IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.10851 of 2008 SRI NIWAS PANDEY Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3/ 03.07.2008 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the State. Informant’s niece was married with the petitioner in the year 2005. She was being subjected to torture in connection with dowry related demand. She used to report that her husband and other in-laws were torturing her to eliminate. The informant rushed after hearing some news and found his niece dead. Her throat was bearing the mark of violence and smell was coming out from her mouth. Submission is that the petitioner and his family members have provided best treatment to the deceased. Prior to her death, she was referred to P.M.C.H., Patna but on the way she died. There is nothing which shows that any attempt was made to kill the informant’s niece. The death is within seven years of marriage. Informant’s niece used to report about the torture in connection with dowry related demand. Police was also not informed and the dead body was cremated. Considering the allegation, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly his prayer for bail is rejected. However, petitioner may renew his prayer for bail in the Court below if the informant does not support the prosecution case during the trial in his evidence. kksinha/ (Shyam Kishore Sharma, J.)