IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.31197 of 2009 RAM NATH SINGH Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02 15.09.2009 Heard both sides. This case reflects misuse of privilege of bail. He was made accused in a case instituted under Sections 147, 148, 149, 302 of the Indian Penal Code. On 24.4.1997 he was released on bail. On 27.6.2003 he was declared absconder, on several prior dates he defaulted in appearing in the Court. On 11.8.2008 he has been arrested on the strength of permanent warrant of arrest. It is next contended that since then he is languishing in jail. Learned counsel submits that the case has already been committed to the Court of Sessions, but trial has not commenced. Having regard to the material on record, this Court while declining the prayer of the petitioner disposes of the present application in the following manner:- (i) Let the learned trial court take steps and frame the charges against the petitioner within three months from the date of receipt/ communication of the 2 order in the court below. On expiry of the aforesaid period or framing of the charges against the petitioner, whichever is earlier, the trial court shall enlarge the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Additional Sessions Judge, Lakhisarai in connection with Lakhisarai P.S. Case No. 302 of 1996, S.Tr. No. 485 of 2009, G.R. No. 787 of 1996. In the event the petitioners are granted bail in terms of the aforesaid order, the same shall be subject to the following conditions:- (a) One of the bailors should be the own/ close family member of the petitioner. (b) Petitioner shall appear before the court below on each date fixed at the trial. In case, of default in such appearance on two consecutive dates, it shall be open to the trial court to cancel his bail bond and secure his arrest in accordance with law. P.K. (K.K. Mandal, J.)