IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.21655 of 2009 SANTOSH KUMAR Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 11.08.2009 Heard both sides. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under Section 366A of Indian Penal Code. As per the allegation in the F.I.R., the minor daughter of the informant had gone to market and it is alleged that she was kidnapped/abducted by the petitioner. It appears that the victim girl was produced for her statement under Section 164 Cr.P.C.. In her such statement, she has made allegation against the accused persons including the petitioner. Impugned order reflects that in course of investigation, the witnesses have supported the case. Learned counsel submitted, referring to the one statement of the girl, that she on her own deserted the house as she was ill-treated by her father. Having regard to the allegations and materials collected in support thereof including the statement of girl under Section 164 Cr.P.C., this Court is not inclined to admit him to bail. His prayer for bail stands rejected. Let the trial court make endeavour to take up the trial within seven months from the date of receipt/communication of a copy of this order. pkj ( Kishore K. Mandal, J. )