The Patna High Court dismissed an application for anticipatory bail sought by petitioners facing charges under sections 304B IPC and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The court refused bail due to the nature of accusations and the presumption under Section 304B IPC.
No. Bail petition stands dismissed.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.31114 of 2014
Arising Out of PS.Case No. -416 Year- 2013 Thana -MAHUA District- VAISHALI(HAJIPUR) ====================================================== 1. Ramesh Singh, son of Rajeshwar Singh 2. Janki Devi wife of Ramesh Singh 3. Komal Kumari D/o Ramesh Singh All are residents of village Bilandpur, P.S. Mahua, District- Vaishali .... .... Petitioners Versus The State of Bihar .... .... Opposite Party ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner : Mr. Sunil Kumar, Advocate For the Opposite Party: APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE VIKASH JAIN ORAL ORDER
2 20-01-2015 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned APP for the State.
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offence alleged and the presumption under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code, this Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail to the petitioners. Bail petition stands dismissed.
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(Vikash Jain, J)
2 issues framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioners apprehending arrest under dowry and cruelty charges.
Whether the belated filing of the FIR and the initial statement of the deceased's sister warrant anticipatory bail.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Ramesh Singh
Janki Devi
Komal Kumari
The State of Bihar
Vikash Jain
As recorded by the court registry
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