IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.23724 of 2009 GOBARDHAN MANDAL Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02 03.08.2009 Heard both sides. Petitioner prays for grant of bail in a case instituted under Sections 452, 342, 324, 307, 376/34 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation is that on the dead of night the petitioner along with co-accused Sk. Sohil forcibly tried to commit rape on the victim. When they were unsuccessful, the petitioner tried to assault the victim with a knife on her private part, which ultimately caused incised injury on her right thigh. It is further alleged that, at the instance of co-accused Sk. Sohil another knife blow was given on the breast of the victim by the petitioner which caused injury. Learned counsel submits that earlier he had moved this Court for grant of bail which was rejected on 6.8.2008 (Annexure-1). It is contended that co-accused Sk. Sohil has subsequently been granted bail by this Court under order dated 15.6.2009. This Court finds that allegation against the petitioner is specific and serious. He inflicted 2 dagger blows twice, causing injury to the victim. Counsel submits that the charges have been framed and few witnesses have already been examined. In the circumstances, looking to the aspects of the matter, this Court is not persuaded to admit him on bail. Prayer for bail is rejected. It has expected that trial which has begun shall conclude within a reasonable time. This Court grants liberty to the petitioner to move again for bail, if all the prosecution witnesses are not examined on or before 11th of December, 2009. P.K. (K.K. Mandal, J.)