IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr Misc No 36872 of 2010 Ashok Singh, son of Sukhram Singh, resident of village – Kadirchak Madhurapur P S – Fulwaria, District – Begusarai - Petitioner Versus State of Bihar - Opposite Party ----------- 3 01.12.2010 As per report of the learned Additional Sessions V Begusarai, before whom trial is pending, he stated that it would take about six months’ time to conclude the trial. Considering the gravity of offence, as alleged, I do not consider it appropriate immediate release of petitioner even though he has been in custody for almost two years. I direct the trial Court to take all necessary expeditious steps to conclude the trial within six months. In case the trial is not concluded within six months and the delay is not attributable to the petitioner in any event or to the deliberate negligence of the prosecutor, the petitioner would be at liberty to move for bail afresh before the trial Court who would pass orders in accordance with law. With these observations, prayer of petitioner for bail is again rejected. M.E.H./ (Navaniti Prasad Singh)