IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.21763 of 2009 RAJESH RANJAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 02 10.07.2009 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Petitioner is an accused in a case instituted under Section 384 of the Indian Penal Code. As per the allegation made in the F.I.R. petitioner was involved in extorting money from the vehicle owners on the Highway. Police on getting information raided the place and arrested the petitioner with certain amount and Hero Honda Motorcycle. He is said to have disclosed the names of other associates. From the impugned order, it appears that the allegation has been supported by several witnesses. Learned counsel for the petitioner has not stated about the antecedent of the petitioner. He is in custody since 13.4.2009. In the facts and circumstances of the case, prayer for bail made on behalf of the petitioner stands rejected. However, he may renew his prayer for bail after eight months if the trial of the case is not taken up in the meanwhile. P.K. (K.K. Mandal, J.)