Case brief
What is this about?
Patna HC CR. MISC. No.32986 of 2026, decided 13-05-2026 by Dr. Anshuman, J. Provisional bail in Falka PS Case 93/2025 (Katihar); BNS 2023 Ss.126(2), 127(2), 115(2), 85, 318(4), 352, 3(5); Dowry Prohibition Act 1961 Ss.3-4; apprehension of arrest; bail bond Rs.30,000/- u/S.2(1)(d) BNSS 2023; conditions u/S.482(2) BNSS 2023; SDJM Katihar; trial-court mediation within 90 days; confirmation of provisional bail on restoration of matrimonial harmony or non-appearance/reluctance of opposite party no.2 (wife/informant's daughter); petitioner already on bail in wife's case; second-marriage and dowry-torture allegations; disposed of.
What did the court decide?
Provisional bail granted: release in the event of arrest or surrender within 4 weeks on bail bond of Rs.30,000/- (Section 2(1)(d), B.N.S.S., 2023) to the satisfaction of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Katihar, subject to conditions U/s 482(2) B.N.S.S., 2023; confirmation of provisional bail made contingent on court-conducted mediation with opposite party no.2 to conclude within 90 days.