IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23981 of 2009 SHASHANK SINGH @ SHASHANK KUMAR, son of Kishore Singh, village Moldiartola, PS Mokama, District Patna – Petitioner. Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2 28.8.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner is accused in a case under section 302 and other sections of the Penal Code and 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner absconded in this case for nine years and thereafter has remained in custody one year and four months. He has criminal antecedents and has to face trial in several cases. Considering the aforesaid facts, the petitioner’s prayer for bail is rejected for the present with the observation that he may renew his prayer for bail after six months. haque (Sheema Ali Khan, J.)