IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.10705 of 2008 SHREE MANJHI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3/ 1.7.2008 Heard learned counsel for the parties. Earlier the prayer for bail of the petitioner was rejected twice. The grievance of the petitioner is that despite his long detention i.e. 21.5.2005 in this case, the trial has not concluded though directions to conclude the trial at the earliest were given. By order dated 17.4.2008 a report regarding stage of the trial was called for which has been received. From the report, it appears that the trial court is taking steps to conclude the trial as four prosecution witnesses have already been examined. Further steps like issuance of warrant of arrest against the rest prosecution witnesses have been taken. As the trial court is taking proper steps, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner for the present. Accordingly, the prayer for bail of the petitioner is again rejected. Tahir/- ( Shyam Kishore Sharma, J.)