IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.30968 of 2008 BUTAN MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 04/ 06-01-2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner is an accused in a case under Sections 302, 201, 364/34 of the Indian Penal Code. Petitioner is named in the F.I.R. This is a case of kidnapping and murder. The charge sheet against the petitioner was also submitted showing him as absconder. He remained absconder for more than 10 years. In the facts and circumstances of the case, I am not inclined to release this petitioner on bail. Accordingly, the same is hereby rejected. However, the Court below is directed to conclude the trial within six months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order. S.Sb/- (Ghanshyam Prasad, J.)