IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.21837 of 2009 PRAHLAD SAHANI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 14.07.2009 Petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under Sections 323,326,307, 504 and 498 (A) of the Penal Code and Section ¾ of the Dowry Prohibition Act. It is contended that the same arises out of a complaint lodged by the wife of the petitioner. Learned counsel for the petitioner fairly submits that as per allegation in the complaint, she was assaulted which caused some damage to her eyes. Learned counsel for the petitioner refers to the statements made in paragraph no. 14 which reads thus: “14. That, it is relevant to mention here that nothing has been specifically alleged against the petitioner except general and omnibus allegations. The petitioner is still ready to take back his wife with fully love care, honour and dignity. It is further stated that petitioner will got his wife treated to the best of his capacity.” It is contended that he is in custody since 24.05.2008. In the facts and circumstances of the case, petitioner above named, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class, Muzaffarpur in connection with Trial No. 2564 of 2008 arising out of Siwaipatti P.S. Case no. 28/08, subject to the following conditions: (i) Petitioner shall deposit a sum of Rs. 5,000/- (five thousand) with the court for treatment of his wife and produce receipt thereof along with bail bonds. 2 (ii) It shall be open to the informant to withdraw the same from the court for her treatment. The aforesaid deposit in terms of the present order shall be without prejudice to the right/claim of either party. Sym/ (Kishore K. Mandal, J.)