IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20940 of 2009 MANI LAL Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3. 07.08.2009 Heard counsel for the parties. This case reflects the misuse of privilege of bail. The occurrence took place in the year 1998. The petitioner was granted bail on merit. Subsequently, his bail bonds were cancelled as he defaulted in appearance in the year 2000. He was thereafter arrested and is in custody since 18.03.2009. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he had gone outside to earn livelihood and, therefore, he could not appear in the case. In the facts and circumstances of the case, while declining the prayer for bail made on behalf of the petitioner, this Court directs as under: “Let the trial court take steps to frame charge against the petitioner within two months from the date of receipt/communication of this order. The petitioner shall be released on bail after three months or after framing of charge against him, whichever is earlier, on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Rail Court, J.M. 1st Class in connection with R.P.F. Patna P.S.Case No. 49 of 1998 subject to the condition that one of the bailors shall be his own/close family member. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )