Tuntun Bind v. The State of Bihar
Bail – Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Sections 80 and 3(5) – alleged dowry death by poisoning
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.4574 of 2026, decided 12-05-2026 by Sandeep Kumar, J. Bail application by Tuntun Bind, husband of the deceased, arising from Makhdumpur P.S. Case No.222 of 2025, district Jehanabad, registered under Sections 80 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly killing his wife for dowry demand by poisoning. Bail refused on the ground of the petitioner's participation in the killing; application dismissed with liberty to renew if the trial is delayed. Counsel: Birendra Kumar for the petitioner; Nawal Kishore Prasad, APP, for the State.
What did the court decide?
Bail application dismissed; petitioner permitted to renew his prayer for bail if the prosecution delays the trial. ¶20