Raju Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.66806 of 2023 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-319 Year-2022 Thana- PARASBIGHA District- Jehanabad ====================================================== Raju Kumar Son Of Late Rajaram Sao Resident Of Village-Pandui, P.S.- parasbigha, District-Jehanabad.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Vinay Mistry For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Syed Ehteshamuddin ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 13-12-2023 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in a case registered for the offence under Section 304B/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

3. As per the prosecution case, deceased has been killed by the petitioner and other co-accused for demand of dowry.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 03.01.2023, he is quite innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is the husband of the deceased.

5. Learned A.P.P. has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.66806 of 2023(3) dt.13-12-2023 2/2

6. Considering the allegations levelled against the petitioner, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. This application is dismissed.

7. The Court below is directed to expedite the trial of the petitioner.

8. The petitioner may renew his prayer for bail, if there is no sufficient progress in the trial. (Sandeep Kumar, J) Shishir/- U T