IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.7931 of 2011 SANTOSH YADAV Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 03 27.04.2011 This is repeat application seeking bail in a case instituted under Sections 395 and 397 of the Penal Code. Earlier petitioner had moved this Court in Cr. Misc. No. 20949 of 2009 which was rejected with observation by order dated 01.07.2009(Annexure-1). Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that two other accused persons of the present case have since been released on bail. Petitioner is in custody since 06.12.2008. A status report was called for which is on record at Flag-X. From perusal whereof it appears that charges have recently been framed on 22.11.2010 and steps have been taken to secure attendance of the prosecution witnesses. Having heard the parties and on going through the materials on record, this Court, while declining to release the petitioner on bail, disposes of the present application by the following order:- Let trial Court make endeavour and examine all the prosecution witnesses within 07 months from the date of receipt/communication of a copy of this order, failing which the trial Court shall release the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Additional District 2 Judge, Araria in connection with Jogbani P.S. case no. 160 of 2008 corresponding to G.R. No. 2776 of 2008 (Sessions Trial no. 607 of 2010), subject to the following conditions:- (i) One of the bailors shall be the own/close family member of the petitioner. (ii) The petitioner shall appear in person on each date fixed at trial before the Court below. In case of default in such appearance the trial Court shall have liberty to cancel the bail bond of the petitioner and secure his arrest in accordance with law. Sym (Kishore K. Mandal, J.)