IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.35382 of 2008 NARESH MANJHI Son of Late Mangal Manjhi, Resident of Village - Kaithir, Police Station - Chandi, District - Nalanda. ------- Petitioner. Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR --------- Opposite Party. ----------- 2 30.09.2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. for the State. Petitioner is an accused in connection with Chandi P.S. Case No. 257 of 1994 for offence under sections 25(1-B)A, 27, 35 of the Arms Act. The only reason why the Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail at this stage is because it is an old matter where trial has not been completed for almost 14 years. Allowing the petitioner liberty at this stage will further delay the trial, in which chargesheet has already been submitted years ago. Looking at the background of this case, the bail application of the petitioner is rejected. The trial of the case may be expedited. Rajeev/ (Ajay Kumar Tripathi, J.)