IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20854 of 2008 DILIP YADAV Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 16.7.2008 Heard. The petitioner is an accused in a case under section 396 of the I.P.C. The bail application of the petitioner was earlier rejected vide order dated 31.8.2007 with an observation that if the trial is not concluded within a period of eight months from the date of receipt /production of a copy of the order he may renew his prayer for bail. By order dated 29.5.2008 a report from the court concerned regarding stage of the trial was called for pursuant to which the trial court by letter dated 2.6.2008 has communicated that two cases have been amalgamated with the case of some other accused persons as also the case of the petitioner. All efforts have been made to secure the attendance of the witnesses. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner is in custody since 28.6.2005. Learned counsel for the State submits that one more chance be given to the prosecution. In the facts and circumstances of the case I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail of the petitioner is rejected. - 2 - In this view of the matter if there is no substantial progress in the trial within four months from today the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail. AnilK.sinha (Samarendra Pratap Singh,J.)