IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.16267 of 2008 LAL BHADUR SINGH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 21.7.2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the state. Petitioner is an accused in a case under sections 328 and 302 of the Penal Code . Petitioner is husband of victim lady named Sulekha. The allegation against the petitioner is that he committed murder of his wife for the purpose of dowry. It appears that the marriage was performed in the year 2006 and the alleged occurrence took place in the month of September, 2007. Learned counsel submitted that the petitioner is not at all responsible for the death of his wife. He submitted that she died due to ailment in the hospital. Learned APP on the other hand, submitted that according to further statement of the informant and other witnesses the deceased was physically assaulted by the petitioner for demanding money from her father. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, at this stage, this Court is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. His prayer is refused. The court below is directed to expedite the trial of the petitioner. Al (M.Saran,J)