IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.14756 of 2008 SAMBHU RAVIDAS Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 9.5.2008 Heard. Petitioner is an accused in a case under sections 498A and ¾ of Dowry Prohibition Act. Petitioner is husband of the victim lady. The marriage was performed about five years ago. It is said that after marriage petitioner started making demand of Rs. 20,000/- as dowry for purposes of starting seasonal business. Learned counsel submitted that all the allegations are false. Petitioner is in custody since 25.2.2008. He submitted that petitioner’s wife was maintaining illicit relationship with her Bahnoi and when the petitioner protested then he was implicated in this false case. Considering the facts and circumstances, this Court is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. His prayer is refused. Petitioner, however, may renew his prayer for bail after four months. AI (M.Saran, J)