IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.20781 of 2009 PRAMOD KUMAR MAHTO @ YOGENDRA MAHTO Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 29.06.2009 Heard counsel for the parties. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under section 376 IPC. Allegation, as per the FIR, is that the petitioner entered into the thatched house of the victim and forcibly committed rape by pressing her mouth and putting her under threat of life. It is contended that the medical report has not supported the prosecution case. It is further contended that the petitioner is in custody since 19.11.2008. Counsel for the State, on the other hand, while opposing the prayer, submitted that the police upon conclusion of investigation finding sufficient materials has already submitted the charge-sheet. Having regard to the allegations and materials collected in support thereof, this court rejects this application seeking bail. The petitioner, however, is given liberty to renew his prayer for bail if the trial does not commence within one year from today. hr ( Kishore K. Mandal )