IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr. Misc. No.19858 of 2009 VIKKI KUMAR, SON OF SRI LAL BABU PRASAD, RESIDENT OF MOHALLA – MURJAPUR NOHTA, P.S. FATWAH, DISTRICT – PATNA ………………………………. PETITIONER Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR …………… OPP. PARTY ----------- 2 11.06.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioner is an accused in a case under Section 136 of the Electricity Act and Sections 411 and 414 of the Indian Penal Code. The allegation is that some unknown miscreants cut the electrical line. 50 Kg. of electric wire of copper and 20 Kg. aluminum electric wires were stolen which was sold to one Lal Sao and Anil Sao. Shankar Kumar was involved in a similar case of theft of electrical wire and he confessed his participation in both the cases and also named the petitioner as his accomplice. The confessional statement of Shankar Kumar cannot be discarded at this stage as on the basis of said confessional statement recovery of stolen wire was made. The petitioner is in custody since 17.12.2008 and is also accused in P.S. Case No. 330 of 2008 with respect to similar offences. - 2 - Considering this aspect, I am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner for the present. He may renew his prayer for bail after completing one year in custody. Kundan/ (Sheema Ali Khan, J.)