IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.31252 of 2009 MANTU KUMAR SINGH @ MANTU SINGH Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 2. 17.9.2009. Heard both sides. The petitioner seeks bail in a case instituted under sections 302 and 201/34 of the Indian Penal Code. This case reflects how three human beings were lynched at the hands of a group of persons including the petitioner. It is contended that the allegation of killing the deceased are against other persons. It is next contended that some of the accused persons of the case were put on trial and acquitted by judgment dated 18.3.2009. Learned counsel further highlights that some of the accused persons have also been released on bail. Learned A.P.P. opposed the prayer for bail. It appears that occurrence took place some time in the year 2005. The petitioner continued to evade arrest for three years. The petitioner surrendered on 13.6.2008. The impugned order reflects that in course of investigation, the witnesses have supported the case. In the facts and circumstances of the case this court is not inclined to admit the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, his prayer for bail is rejected. However, this court cannot be oblivious of the fact that some of the accused persons facing trial were acquitted and some of them were released on bail and as such this court grants liberty to the petitioner to renew his prayer for bail after six months if the trial in the meanwhile does not conclude. Md.S. (Kishore K. Mandal) - 2 -