IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.31267 of 2008 SK.KARU Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 4. 7.1.2009. N.H./ Heard both sides. Petitioner is an accused in a case under sections 302/34 of I.P.C. It is submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that earlier the prayer for bail of this petitioner has rejected on 22.6.2006 with observation “ rejected at this stage and the court below was directed to expedite the trial”. However, the trial has not yet been concluded and the petitioner has remained in jail custody for more than four years. Having regard to the facts and circumstances, petitioner, namely, Sk. Karu is directed to be released on bail on his furnishing bond of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Ist Addl. Sessions Judge, Bhagalpur in Sanhaula P.S. Case No.13 of 2001. ( Ghanshyam Prasad )