IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.17253 of 2010 DHARMPAL MEHTA @ DHARMPAL MAHTO S/O HARBANSH MEHTA Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3. 29.6.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted for the offence under sections 302 and 201/34 of the Indian Penal Code and 27 of the Arms Act. In the First Information Report the informant reported the murder of his son and tractor driver by unknown persons and expressed suspicion against 4 persons on account of previous enmity. However, during investigation there was no cogent material found against those accused persons and therefore Investigation Officer has submitted Final Report, in their regard. Two witnesses were examined during investigation, who specifically stated that it was petitioner who had fired at one of the deceased. Even though they were examined 4 days after the occurrence but in their statement recorded under Section 164 Cr.P.C., they supported this fact. In view of such, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail is rejected. The trial court is directed to expedite the trial, in view of the serious nature of the offence. Fahad. ( Anjana Prakash, J.)