Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CR. MISC. No.69927 of 2024, decided 12-12-2025, Purnendu Singh, J. Pre-arrest (anticipatory) bail allowed to husband (Rahul Kumar) in dowry-related matrimonial complaint (Section 498(A)/34 IPC read with Section 3/4 D.P. Act; Complaint Case No. 699(C)/2021, Khagaria) at instance of wife (Sweta Swaraj @ Juli Kumari). Mediation unsuccessful (report dated 25.09.2025). Bail conditioned on arrest/surrender within four weeks, Rs. 10,000/- bond plus two like sureties before S.D.J.M., Khagaria, and Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. conditions; purpose to enable amicable settlement; parties referred to District Court remedies. Keywords: pre-arrest bail; 498A IPC; Dowry Prohibition Act; matrimonial dispute; failed mediation; S.438(2) CrPC; Khagaria.
What did the court decide?
Pre-arrest bail: release in the event of arrest or surrender before the Court below within four weeks, on bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned S.D.J.M., Khagaria, subject to Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. conditions; bail application accordingly disposed of.