IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.13509 of 2009 PINTU MAHTO @ RANJEET KUMAR son of late Brijnandan Mahto @ Brij Mahto resident ofvillage Mahabat, P.S. Ariari (Kasar), Dist. Sheikhpura …Petitioner Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 1.9.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and counsel appearing for the State. Petitioner is accused in a case instituted under section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and 27 of the Arms Act. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner’s name transpired in the statement of witnesses who stated that he is member of Sanjay Mahto’s gang . Learned counsel further submits that the villagers have named Bachchu Mahto and this petitioner along with one other person. Bachchu Mahto has been released on bail vide Cri. Misc. No. 36943 of 2008. Petitioner is in custody since 2.9.2006. Considering the period of custody, petitioner above named is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of like amount each to the satisfaction of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Sheikhpura in connection with Sheikhpura P.S. case no. 130 of 2005. (Sheema Ali Khan) M.Rahman