IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.2815 of 2009 NARAYAN PANDIT Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02 04.02.2009 Heard both sides. The petitioner has renewed his prayer for grant of bail in a case instituted under Section 302 of the Penal Code. Earlier on the first occasion, his application for bail ( Cr. Misc. No. 1596/2008) was considered and disposed of under order dated 18.02.2008. The said order reads thus: “Considering the allegation, this court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Learned counsel for the petitioner submitted that the trial is under progress and seven witnesses have already been examined. In that view of the matter, the trial court is directed to take all steps to conclude the trial within five months from the date of receipt of this order.” Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the prosecution has already adduced all the evidence and the matter is now posted for argument. It has been submitted that because of superannuation of the Presiding Officer the trial could has not proceed further. Having considered the submissions and after going through the records, this court, while rejecting the present application for bail directs/observes as under:- The trial court shall take all steps to conclude the 2 trial and deliver judgment on or before 30th of April, 2009, failing which the trial court shall enlarge the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- ( ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each. In the event the petitioner is granted bail in terms of the directions/observations of this court, the same shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. One of the bailors should be the close relative of the petitioner. 2. The petitioner shall appear in person on each date fixed in the trial before the court below. In case of default in appearing before the court below without any compelling reasons the trial court shall be at liberty to cancel the bail bond and secure his arrest by adopting procedure prescribed in law. Sym ( Kishore K. Mandal, J.)