Karu Singh v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

Criminal Miscellaneous No.35372 of 2018 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-730 Year-2016 Thana- PHULWARI District- Patna ====================================================== Karu Singh, Son of Late Akhileshwar Singh, Resident of Village- Purani Bazar, Police Station- Bakhtiyarpur, District- Patna. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Sri Tej Narayan Singh, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Sri Yogendra Kumar, A.P.P.

====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE RAKESH KUMAR ORAL ORDER 11-07-2018 Heard Sri Tej Narayan Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as Sri Yogendra Kumar, learned Additional Public Prosecutor.

In this case, by order dated: 27.06.2018 report was called for from the court below regarding stage of the case, which has been received and kept at flag 'A'. Report dated - 2nd July, 2018 sent by learned Additional Sessions Judge XIII, Patna makes it clear that after framing of charge evidence has already commenced, and as such, there is no reason to review my earlier order. Earlier, on 17.11.2017 the prayer for bail of the petitioner was rejected vide Cr. Misc. No. 55450 of 2017 particularly in view of the fact that petitioner was accused in

Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.35372 of 2018(3) dt.11-07-2018 2/2 number of cases. Since trial has already commenced, there is no reason for passing order for granting bail. The prayer for bail again stands rejected. However, considering the fact that petitioner is in custody since 01.12.2016, while dismissing it is desirable to observe that the learned trial court may take appropriate steps, so that, the case may come to its logical end without unnecessary delay. The prosecution is also directed to to produce witnesses as and when required by the trial court . The concerned Superintendent of Police is required to ensure appearance of witnesses as desired by the trial judge. Let a copy of this order be sent to the concerned Superintendent of Police.

(Rakesh Kumar, J) praful/- U T