IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.22937 of 2011 Gobind Mahto Versus The State Of Bihar ----------- 2 29.7.2011 Heard learned counsel for the parties. Torture for demand of dowry soon before the death in matrimonial house within seven years of marriage and unnatural death is the allegation. Submission is about non-involvement of petitioner by the deceased who herself made statement before the Police. No doubt petitioner has been shown standing while she was poured kerosene oil by his mother and setting fire by his sister-in-law (Bhabhi) but his presence being husband of the deceased does not exonerate him from the liability rather does not minimize his liability. Thus, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case as well as submission of the parties, prayer for bail on behalf of petitioner is rejected. However, the trial is directed to be expedited. AI ( Mandhata Singh, J.)