IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.38190 of 2010 BAL MUKUND PASWAN S/O CHATURBHUJ PASWAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR . ----------- 02 27.10.2010 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner. Nobody appears on behalf of the State. This is repeat application seeking bail in a case instituted under Section 302 and other allied Sections of the Penal Code. Order dated 25.07.2009 (Annexure-1) passed on his earlier bail application would amply reflect the reasons for refusal of bail. It is contended that trial has already commenced in which few witnesses have been examined. It is next contended that petitioner is in custody since 11.01.2009. One of the injured witnesses of the case has named the petitioner in the occurrence but without any specific allegation. Be that as it may, having regard to the allegations and the materials available on record, this Court is not inclined to extend the privilege of bail to the petitioner. Prayer for bail is rejected. Considering the period of custody, this Court observes that if trial itself is not concluded within a period of 08 months from the date of receipt/communication of a copy of this order in the Court below, petitioner shall have liberty to renew prayer for bail. Sym ( Kishore K. Mandal, J.)