Navin Sinha, J.

1. Heard learned Counsels for the petitioners and the learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioners in these three applications are the husbands of the respective complainants, in custody, in complaint cases instituted under Sections 498A and 323, 379 and 406 of the Indian Penal Code variously and Secs. 3 & 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

3. The allegations in the first case is that dowry was paid during marriage. From day one the complainant was harassed in various ways. She was beaten up and denied food. The accused did not behave properly with her and subjected her to harassment both physically and mentally for dowry. She was left alone at the bus stand. The allegation in the second case is that after the marriage dowry was demanded and paid. Further demands were made. The complainant was beaten and chased away from the matrimonial home. Her father was abused and they were pushed around. The accusation in the third case is that dowry was paid during the marriage. Demands for further dowry were made. The complainant after the marriage discovered that her husband was already married. On objection by her, further dowry was demanded and she was assaulted.

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