IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.17100 of 2009 RAM LAKHAN PRASAD @ LAKHAN MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 3 23.07.2009 Heard both sides. Sole petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under Sections 147,341,323,504, 379 and 448 of the Penal Code. As per allegation in the F.I.R., several accused persons including the petitioner entered into the house after bricks batting. Some of them were armed with pistols. Co- accused Vikash Kumar pointed out pistol and threatened to shoot. Specific allegation against the petitioner and one Rajendra Raut is that they entered into the house armed with pistol and commanded the informant and took away ornaments and cash. Referring to annexure-2, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is aged about 65 years. Referring to the materials in the case diary, it is contended that the parties were on litigating terms on account of sharing of certain profits. It is further contended that co-accused Rajendra Raut, who, carries some what identical allegation has been granted bail by the learned court below. It appears that he is in custody since 30.03.2009. In the facts and circumstances of the case, petitioner named above, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 8,000/- ( eight thousand) with two sureties of the 2 like amount each to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Nalanda at Biharsharif in connection with Bind P.S. Case no. 30/2009. Sym/ (Kishore K. Mandal, J.)