IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.19323 of 2010 SHANKAR DAS Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 3.1.2011 KHAN Heard counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner is an accused in a case under section 307 of the Penal Code on the allegation that he gave Bhala blow on the head of the informant. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the injury was only skin deep and the petitioner has remained in custody for almost 4 years 3 months. Learned State counsel opposes the prayer for bail. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner Shankar Das is directed to be released on bail in connection with S.Tr. No.375 of 2007 arising out of Muffasil (Motihari) P.S. Case No.181 of 2006 on furnishing bail bond of Rs.5,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Additional Sessions Judge, F.T.C. II, East Champaran at Motihari. (S.P.Singh,J)