IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.29040 of 2009 HIRA MANJHI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 5.11.2009 Learned counsel for the petitioner is permitted to make correction in the bail petition. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner is seeking anticipatory bail in a case under sections 323, 342, 504, 498A and 379 of the Penal Code and sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The petitioner was married eight years prior to the occurrence. It is, therefore, submitted that the allegation that there was a demand after eight years of marriage is false. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is a misunderstanding between the petitioner and his wife which can easily be resolved. In the circumstances, the Subdivisional Judicial Magistrate, Banka may issue notice to the complainant on an application being filed by the petitioner so that reconciliation proceeding may take place before final order is passed. This application is disposed of with the aforesaid observation. haque (Sheema Ali Khan, J.)