IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.40334 of 2008 LAXMAN RAI Versus STATE OF BIHAR For the petitioner:Mr.Basant Kumar Singh For the State :Mr. Upendra Prasad, APP. ----------- 4. 23.12.2008 Heard. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under sections 302/34 IPC. As per the allegations in the FIR, the petitioner is said to have inflicted one Bhala blow close to the chest (armpit). The prosecution case further is that that the deceased on receiving the said injuries fell down. It appears that the doctor found the corresponding injuries on the person of the deceased. Counsel for the petitioner submits that because of local politics, he has been named as an accused. It is further submitted that he is in custody since 19.5.2007. He further highlights that all other co-accused named in the FIR have been granted bail. Having regard to the fact that there is direct allegation against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to admit the petitioner to bail. His application for bail is rejected. However, if the trial of the case is not taken up within nine months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order in the court below, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )