IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.28003 of 2008 MADHU KHAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3. 23.9.2008 Heard. The learned IXth Additional Sessions Judge, Muzaffarpur is directed to separate the trial of this petitioner from the stage/date on which co-accused Tuntun Rai absconded. The earlier recorded evidence, if any, may be utilized by the trial court as against this petitioner also. The court should ensure the disposal of the case within a further period of one year from the date of receipt/production of the present order. As regards the merit of the petition, it is deficient and the petition is dismissed. DKS/ (Dharnidhar Jha, J)