Vasudeo Pandit @ Basudeo Pandit v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.33972 of 2021 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-705 Year-2018 Thana- MADHUBANI COMPLAINT CASE District- Madhubani ====================================================== VASUDEO PANDIT @ BASUDEO PANDIT Son of Rajendra Pandit Resident of Village- Pathalgadha, P.S.- Ladania, District- Madhubani. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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The State of Bihar Bihar 2.

Sharda Kumari @ Sunita Devi Daughter of Ramashis Pandit Resident of Village- Lalmaniya, P.S.- Laukaha, District- Madhubani. ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Md. Soban Asghar, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Md. Iftekhar Mahmood, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHUTOSH KUMAR ORAL ORDER 20-01-2022 Heard Mr. Md. Soban Asghar, learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Md. Iftekhar Mahmood, learned APP for the State.

The petitioner, who is the husband of opposite party no. 2, seeks bail in anticipation of his arrest in connection with Complaint Case No. 705 of 2018 in which cognizance has been taken under Sections 498(A) and 323 of the Indian Penal Code.

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.33972 of 2021(2) dt.20-01-2022 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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