IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.43408 of 2010 RAM BAHADUR MAHTO SON OF LATE DHANPAT MAHTO, R/O VILLAGE-GANGSARA, P.S. SARAIRANJAN- DISTRICT- SAMASTIPUR………………………………… PETITIONER Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR………………………. OPP. PARTY ----------- 2 9-2-2011 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. Petitioner was granted bail by this Court vide annexure-1 dated 24-6-2004. He has absconded since 11-12- 2004 and could be arrested and taken into custody only on 9- 10-2010. The arrest was pursuant to non-bailable warrant and process issued under sections 82-83 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. The old case of the year 2001 is being delayed because petitioner absconded along with another co-accused who is still at large. Considering the conduct of the petitioner and necessity for disposal of the old case, his prayer for bail is rejected. The trial be expedited so that if possible it may be concluded within nine months. Naresh ( Shiva Kirti Singh, J.)