Rishi Raj v. The State of Bihar
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Patna High Court, CR. MISC. No.13957 of 2025 (decided 03-12-2025), Anil Kumar Sinha, J. Anticipatory bail allowed for petitioner Rishi Raj in Fatehpur P.S. Case No. 219 of 2024, Gaya — offences under IPC Sections 323/342/379/313/307/498A/34, Dowry Prohibition Act ss. 3-4, Prevention of Witch Practices Act ss. 3-4. Mediation (order dated 28.03.2025) and Chamber settlement talks failed. Conditions: surrender/appearance within six weeks; bail bond Rs. 10,000/- plus two like sureties; Section 438(2) CrPC conditions; monthly deposit of Rs. 5,000/- to complainant-Opposite Party No. 2 from 10.01.2026. Prosecution allegations: Rs. 10 lakh dowry cash at marriage (2018), Rs. 2 lakhs paid for demanded KTM motorcycle, later demand of Rs. 5 lakhs, assault during pregnancy, strangulation attempt and expulsion on 08.02.2024. Keywords: anticipatory bail, 498A IPC, dowry, witch practices, monthly deposit condition, Gaya.