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Filip Tudu v. State Of Bihar and Anr.

Patna HC22 Nov 2016CR. MISC./22216/2016

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The Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a complaint case under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. The order was issued upon the mediation report confirming the resolution of the dispute by the parties and the complainant's consent to the bail application.

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The petitioner is to be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the like amount each, subject to conditions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C., if arrested or s

Filip Tudu Vs State Of Bihar and Anr. — Dowry and Cruelty | Patna HC (2016)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.22216 of 2016

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Arising Out of PS.Case No. -1433 Year- 2013 Thana -COMPLAINT CASE District- BANKA ====================================================== 1. Filip Tudu son of Late Johan Tudu resident of village - Basmata, P.S. - Belhar, Distt - Banka. at present address : - Havaldar Filip Tudu, B.M.P. - 14, Patna, P.S. Hawai Adda, Distt. - Patna. .... .... Petitioner/s Versus 1. The State of Bihar. 2. Melbin Marandi @ Wilwin Marandi wife of Filip Tudu, Daughter of Late Baijnath Marandi Resident of Village - Basmata, P.S. - Belhar, Distt - Banka. .... .... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Narsingh Tanti For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Dashrath Mehta(App) ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE DINESH KUMAR SINGH ORAL ORDER 4 22-11-2016 Heard learned counsels for the petitioner, complainant and the State. The petitioner being husband of the complainant is apprehending his arrest in a complaint case wherein process has been directed to be issued after cognizance being taken for the offences punishable under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

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The basic accusation is of torture for non-

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fulfilment of dowry demand. The petitioner and the complainant are present in the Court.

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It is submitted by learned counsel for the

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Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.22216 of 2016 (4) dt.22-11-2016

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petitioner that petitioner admits his marriage with the complainant and birth of a female child namely Shalini out of the wedlock who resides with the complainant. It is further submitted that complainant, after some time of marriage remained in elopement with one Narayan Soren about fourteen years. However, the petitioner, in pursuance to the compromise arrived at on a complaint filed by the complainant before the Commandant of BMP, was paying Rs. 10,000/- per month to the daughter of the complainant by depositing the same in the bank account of the daughter of the complainant namely Shalini. The deposit receipts have been brought on record as annexure-4 to the petition.

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On the joint prayer of the parties, the matter was referred to the Mediation & Conciliation Centre of the Bihar State Legal Services Authority vide order dated 15.09.2016. The report of the Mediator at Flag-B dated 11.11.2016 reflects that the issue has been resolved between the parties. The petitioner agreed to make payment of Rs. 10,000/- per month to the complainant by depositing the said amount in the bank account of the complainant situated at Bank of India, Basmata branch, Banka, by first week of every succeeding month. After retirement the petitioner will make payment of 1/3 of the retrial benefits as well as monthly pension to the complainant. The petitioner will also bear the expenses of the marriage of the daughter, Shalini.

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Mr. Anil Kumar (AOR No. 01947) appearing on behalf of the complainant submits that in view of the agreement arrived at during mediation, the complainant is not opposing the prayer for bail of the petitioner.

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Considering the aforesaid facts, let the petitioner, above named, in the event of his arrest or surrender before the Court below within a period of 12 weeks from today, be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/-(ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Banka in connection with Complaint Case No. 1433 of 2013, subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C.

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Let the order of this Court along with the report of the Mediator at Flag-B dated 11.11.2016 including the memorandum of agreement arrived at between the parties during mediation, be transmitted to the learned Court below.

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(Dinesh Kumar Singh, J)

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Shageer/-

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Filip Tudu v. State Of Bihar and Anr.

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