IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.30277 of 2008 GURU RAI Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3. 04.02.2009 The case is under Section 395 of the Indian Penal Code. The bail prayer of this petitioner was earlier rejected by this Court vide order dated 7.10.2005 on the basis of confessional statement of co-accused Madan Rai that looted articles were recovered from the possession of the petitioner and those articles were identified by the informant and others in T.I.P. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that bail prayer of this petitioner was earlier rejected four times vide order dated 7.10.2005, 19.7.2006, 25.1.2007 and 1.10.2007 under respective Cr. Misc. Nos. 27555 of 2005, 15697 of 2006, 3668 of 2007 and 45458 of 2007. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 9.5.2004 i.e. for a period exceeding four years and nine months. It is submitted that charges have been framed by the trial court long back but not even a single witness has been examined in this case. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, I do not feel inclined to grant bail to the petitioner for the present. Hence, prayer is refused. However, if so advised, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail after one year, if the trial is not concluded within the period. (C.M. Prasad, J.) Ravi/-