IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.30436 of 2009 BRIJNANDAN PRASAD SON OF LATE GAJO MAHTO, RESIDENT OF VILLAGE GOVINDPUR, P.S. SARMERA, DISTRICT NALANDA …. PETITIONER Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR … O.P ----------- 2. 27.8.2009 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted for the offence under Section 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and 27 of the Arms Act. Taking into consideration the fact that the deceased was chased and when he tried to hide in the house of one Sugriv Prasad, the accused persons entered into his house and then committed his murder in which the petitioner also actively participated and that the case is of the year 2001, whereas the petitioner has surrendered only on 15.4.2009 and it appears that the trial is in progress, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner at this stage. The prayer for bail is rejected. However petitioner may renew his prayer for bail after having remained in custody for one year. In the mean while the trial court will take effective steps to see that the trial is concluded expeditiously. Narendra/ ( Anjana Prakash, J. )