Chhote Lal Rai v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.2436 of 2025 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-36 Year-2022 Thana- MAHILA P.S. District- Saran ====================================================== Chhote Lal Rai, Son of Baleshwar Ray, Resident of Village- Sihoriya, P.s.- Madhaura, District- Saran.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar.

2.

Manu Kumari Wife of Chhote Lal Ray Resident of Village/MohallaSihoriya, P.S.- Madhaura, Distt.- Saran. ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Krishna Kumar Yadav, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Arvind Kumar Pandey, APP for the Informant :

Mr. Ajay Kumar Tiwary, Advocate ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE CHANDRA SHEKHAR JHA ORAL ORDER 15-01-2026 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, learned Additional Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the State and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the informant.

2. The accused/petitioner apprehending his arrest in connection with Mahila P.S. Case No. 36 of 2022 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 498(A), 341, 323 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 3⁄4 of Dowry Prohibition Act.

3. The allegation as per FIR is to commit cruelty against petitioner upon the informant alongwith his family members/coaccused persons due to non-fulfillment of demand of dowry, as raised for one motorcycle.

4. It is submitted by learned counsel appearing on

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.2436 of 2025(6) dt.15-01-2026 2/3 behalf of the petitioner that the parties are living separately for long four years. It is pointed out that the allegation qua demand of motorcycle as dowry also appears general and omnibus in nature. The petitioner claimed clean antecedent.

5. Learned APP, duly assisted by learned counsel Mr. Ajay Kumar Tiwary, appearing on behalf of the informant, while opposing the prayer of bail submitted fairly that parties are living separately since last four years.

6. In view of aforesaid factual submissions and by taking note of fact as the allegation qua demand of motorcycle as dowry appears prima facie general and omnibus against petitioner, accordingly, above named petitioner, in the event of his arrest or surrender before the learned trial Court, within a period of four weeks of the order, 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 satisfaction of the learned Additional District and Sessions Judge-XII, Saran at Chapra/concerned Court, where the case is pending in connection with Mahila P.S. Case No. 36 of 2022 subject to the conditions as laid down under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.

7. It is made clear that the trial court at first instance is directed to take appropriate steps for mediation between the

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.2436 of 2025(6) dt.15-01-2026 3/3 parties and if it is fails, to expedite the trial in accordance with law.

8. The opposite party no. 2 is also free to approach Family Court for maintenance and other related grievance, in accordance with law.

(Chandra Shekhar Jha, J) veena/- U T