Pappu Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.16326 of 2021 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-69 Year-2020 Thana- MAHILA PS District- Buxar ====================================================== PAPPU KUMAR Son of Ashok Sah Resident of Village and P.O.- Judge Bharsara, P.S.- Bihiya, District- Bhojpur.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State of Bihar Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. N.K. Agarwal, Sr. Advocate Mr. Saket Tiwary, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Kanhaiya Jee Tiwari, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR ORAL ORDER 06-01-2022 Heard Mr. N.K. Agarwal, learned Senior Advocate for the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.

The petitioner seeks bail in anticipation of his arrest in connection with Buxar Mahila P.S. Case No. 69 of 2020 dated 09.08.2020 instituted for the offences under Sections 498A, 341, 323 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

The petitioner is ready to settle the matrimonial dispute and keep the informant/opposite party no. 2 with due dignity and honour, provided she is agreeable for the same.

Considering this aspect of the matter, this Court directs that in the event of the surrender of the

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.16326 of 2021(2) dt.06-01-2022 2/2 petitioner within a period of eight weeks from today, he shall be granted provisional bail and simultaneously notice shall be issued to the informant. On the appearance of the informant, the court will explore the possibilities of settlement and if the issues between the spouses are settled, the provisional bail of the petitioner shall be confirmed. The provisional bail of the petitioner shall also be confirmed in the event of the informant showing an unreasonable attitude during the deliberations. If the conduct of the petitioner is not good, that should also be taken into account before confirming the provisional bail of the petitioner. The petition stands disposed of.

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