IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.3630 of 2010 GYANENDRA SINGH @ CHUNNA SINGH Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 03. 07.04.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, State and informant. A counter affidavit has been filed on behalf of the informant, which is placed on record. Petitioner’s earlier application for bail was considered and rejected by this Court vide order dated 25.07.2009 (Annexure- 1) having noticed the allegations and the attending circumstance. He was however granted liberty to renew prayer for bail after six months, if in the meanwhile the trial is not taken up for hearing. A status report was called for which is placed on record (Flag-X). It appears from the said report that two other accuseds of the present case, who are full brothers of the petitioner are absconding and as such charge sheet has been submitted showing them absconder. Steps are being taken by the Court to apprehend them. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is in custody since 25.03.2009. It is next contended that owning to land dispute the present case has been lodged. On the other hand, learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the State submits that besides the present case, petitioner is facing criminal accusations in two other cases. It is next submitted that while enjoying the privilege of bail he committed other 2 offences punishable under Section 307 of the Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. This Court, on consideration of the materials on record and after hearing both the parties, is not inclined to extend the privilege of bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail is refused. However, having regard to the fact that he is in custody since 25.03.2009, this Court observes that the petitioner shall have liberty to renew prayer for bail as soon as two other accused persons are apprehended or after expiry of five months from today whichever is earlier. Sym ( Kishore K. Mandal, J.)