IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.8147 of 2008 SHATRUGHAN RAI Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 10.9.2008 Heard counsel for the petitioner on the prayer for bail on merits. In view of the fact that the petitioner is not only having an allegation of committing an offence under section 307 I.P.C. but also that he was said to have been armed with a carbine in his hand and that he is also having a chequered career of being accused in three earlier criminal cases, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. The prayer for bail of the petitioner therefore, is rejected for the present. The trial court is directed to conclude the trial within one year from today. The petitioner may renew his prayer for bail after remaining in custody for one year from today, initially before the trial court which would record reasons for not concluding the trial and only thereafter the petitioner may move this court for reconsideration of his prayer for bail. (Mihir Kumar Jha,J.) Surendra/