IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.3832 of 2008 PHUTO MANDAL @ RAM PRAVESH MANDAL Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 8-5-2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and also learned APP on behalf of the State. The petitioner is an accused in a case u/ss 376, 366 and other sections of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation is that petitioner and Gopal Mandal took informant’s daughter, named, Kiran Kumari to Bhagalpur. On 16.8.07 Kiran Kumari returned back home. Her statement was recorded by the police. She stated that she was kept confined in a room where the petitioner committed rape on her. Learned counsel submitted that victim girl was examined by a lady doctor who found her aged about 19 years. During the medical examination the doctor did not find any sign of rape. He submitted that all the allegations are false. It appears that petitioner is in custody since 17.8.07. Considering the allegation this court, at this stage, is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. The prayer is refused. The court below is directed to expedite the disposal of the case. BKS/ (M. Saran,J.)