IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.3918 of 2008 SOHAN PASWAN Versus THE STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 03/ 12-05-2008 Heard. The petitioner is an accused in a case under Sections 302, 201 read with Section 34 of the Indian Penal Code. The petitioner is father-in-law of elder brother of husband of the deceased. The allegation is that the petitioner along with other family members committed the murder of Sarifa Devi and her two children. Learned counsel submitted that during course of investigation father-in-law of the victim lady was apprehended. His confessional statement was recorded in which he stated that the deceased Sarifa Devi committed suicide by consuming some poisonous substance and thereafter her dead body was disposed of secretly. He further submitted that during course of investigation the two children of deceased lady were also recovered and their statement was also recorded by the Police. Learned counsel submitted that there is nothing specific against the petitioner. The petitioner is a distant relative of Sarifa Devi. It is not expected that he would participate in such type of occurrence. It appears that the petitioner is in custody since 24.3.2007 and co-accused Saryu Paswan and Panchola Devi have been allowed bail by another Bench of this Court. In the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioner, namely, Sohan Paswan is directed to be released on bail on furnishing 2 bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Additional Sessions Judge, F.T.C. II, Jehanabad in connection with Session Trial No. 108 of 2007 arising out of Arwal P.S. Case No. 58 of 2006. S.Sb/- (Madhavendra Saran, J.)