IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.14737 of 2008 LAL BAHADUR PASWAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 5/ 13.08.2008 Heard learned Counsel for the petitioner, learned Counsel for the State and learned Counsel appearing on behalf of the informant. The prayer for bail of the petitioner was rejected earlier. Submission is that the petitioner is in custody since 31.07.2004. Even during the Jehanabad jail break he has not escaped from the jail though he has opportunity to escape. Petitioner’s wife is suffering from Hepatitis and it is his pious duty to give her proper treatment. A report has been called for and from that report it appears that the trial has begun and seven witnesses were examined prior to the date of report. On merit prayer for bail of the petitioner has been rejected because of he has been described as the sole assailant. The trial Court is taking all the steps to conclude the trial. Considering all this, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly his prayer for bail is rejected. kksinha/ (Shyam Kishore Sharma, J.)