IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20084 of 2009 HARI OM MEHATA Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 04. 13.08.2009 Heard both sides. Sole petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under Sections 323, 449, 341 and 307/34 of the Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The occurrence had taken place on 25.11.2003. As per allegation in the F.I.R., the petitioner entered into the room and fired at the victim, who was having baby in his lap. The pellets hit the informant as well as the baby causing injuries. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the doctor has found injury to be simple in nature. It is further contended that the matter has subsequently been compromised between the parties. This court finds from the record that the petitioner remained absconder for 06 years. Having regard to the allegations and the fact that he remained absconder for 06 years and is now in custody since 15.03.2009, this court, for the present, is not inclined to extend the privilege of bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail is, accordingly, rejected. However, petitioner is granted liberty to renew prayer for bail after 06 months. Sym/ (Kishore K. Mandal, J.)