Md. Ejaj @ Aijaj @ Md. Ajaj v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.64350 of 2024 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-285 Year-2023 Thana- DARBHANGA COMPLAINT CASE District- Darbhanga ====================================================== MD. EJAJ @ AIJAJ @ MD. AJAJ Son of Md. Khatibullah @ Khatibur Rahman Resident of village - Dhamwara, P.S.- Alinagar, District - Darbhanga ... ... Petitioner/s
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The State of Bihar 2.
Najni Praween Wife of Md. Ejaj D/o Md. Mohiuddin, Resident of village - Dhamsain, P.S.- Alinagar, District - Darbhanga ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr.Nafisu Zzoha For the Opposite Party/s :
Mr.Akbar Ali ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE CHANDRA SHEKHAR JHA ORAL ORDER 20-01-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner is named in the complaint petition and apprehending his arrest in connection with Complaint Case No. 285 of 2023 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498-A and 323 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. The allegation against petitioner is to commit cruelty upon complainant along with other family members for the non-fullfilment of demand of dowry as raised for cash of Rs. 2 lakhs and one motorcycle.
4. It is submitted by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner that allegation qua raising demand of dowry is appearing very much general and omnibus in nature and, therefore, the allegation of committing cruelty is also not
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.64350 of 2024(4) dt.20-01-2026 2/3 appears convincing qua petitioner. It is submitted that due to personal ego, complainant is living with her brother and failed to join petitioner, despite his best efforts. It is submitted that allegation qua physical assault which alleged to be made with an intention to cause death not appears convincing as cognizance was taken for the offences under Sections 498-A and 323 of the IPC.
5 Learned APP duly assisted by learned counsel for the informant while opposing the prayer of bail submitted that petitioner who is the husband had failed to approach complainant in terms of order dated 21.11.2024 for her rukhsat.
6. In view of aforesaid factual submission and by taking note of fact as allegation qua demand of dowry and also of committing cruelty appears very much general and omnibus against this petitioner, accordingly petitioner abovenamed, in the event of his arrest or surrender before the court below within a period of four weeks, is directed to be released on bail, furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.64350 of 2024(4) dt.20-01-2026 3/3 satisfaction of the learned J.M.F.C., Benipur, Darbhanga/concerned Court, where the case is pending in connection with Complaint Case No. 285 of 2023, subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 438(2) of the Cr.P.C/ Section 482(2) of BNSS.
(Chandra Shekhar Jha, J.) S.Tripathi/- U T