IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.41848 of 2010 RAM NIWAS YADAV @ PAGALA YADAV Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02/ 21.12.2010 Counsel for the petitioner submits that initially the case was instituted under section 307 of the Indian Penal Code that was later converted under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation against the petitioner is that he shot informant from the country made pistol, who has given his fard beyan specifically naming the petitioner. The main thrust of the argument on behalf of the petitioner is that, Shamsher Alam who was accompanying informant was examined and he has denied any knowledge of the occurrence and hence, the petitioner should be released on bail. The trial has begun, two witnesses are yet to be examined. Lower Court is directed to expedite the trial and complete it preferably within a period of six months. Bail application is rejected. Ranjan (Sheema Ali Khan,J)