IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.44452 of 2008 JITENDRA SWAMI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ------ 04/ 19-03-2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. Some of the cartridges along with a S.L.R. is said to be prohibited for which explanation on behalf of the petitioner is that the same belonged to his bodyguard provided by the Government and for criminal antecedent his submission is that due to his political career such allegations are levelled but in several cases even final form is submitted and in some cases he is acquitted. A few of them are pending only. Petitioner’s prayer has earlier refused from even Supreme Court but he remained in custody since 17.02.2005 and trial is not concluded uptill now. Special provision is introduced in the Cr.P.C. to not keep any accused behind the bar for a period more than the punishment would be awarded in the offence. Taking that into consideration petitioner’s custody for such a long period, petitioner Jitendra Swami is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Sri P.C. Anal, Judicial Magistrate, Ist Class, Siwan in connection with Maharajganj P.S. Case No. 22 of 2005. S.Sb/- (Mandhata Singh, J.)