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The Kerala High Court recently dismissed an anticipatory bail plea moved by the husband and in-laws of a young woman who was allegedly abused by them for dowry, while observing that the grant of anticipatory bail in such a case would send the wrong message to society. (Dr. Sijo Rajan and Ors. Vs State of Kerala represented by Public Prosecutor)