Santosh Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.85792 of 2023 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-141 Year-2022 Thana- DIDARGANJ District- Patna ====================================================== Santosh Kumar S/O Kapildev Ray Resident Of Didarganj Dharmshila Check Post, P.S.- Didarganj, Distt.- Patna ... ... Petitioner/S

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Supriya Rani For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Dinesh Singh ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SUNIL KUMAR PANWAR ORAL ORDER 09-02-2024 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. on behalf of the State.

The instant application for regular bail has been filed by the petitioner in connection with Didarganj P.S. Case No. 141 of 2022 instituted for the offence punishable under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

Earlier the application for regular bail of the petitioner was rejected by order dated 18.04.2023 passed in Cr. Misc. No. 69920 of 2022 with an observation to learned trial court to expedite the trial and conclude the same at the earliest.

In pursuance to the direction of this Court, a

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.85792 of 2023(3) dt.09-02-2024 2/2 report, dated 27.01.2024, with regard to present stage of trial has been received and the same is kept at flag 'R'. From its perusal it appears that the trial may be concluded within a period of six months.

No fresh ground is made for reconsideration of the regular bail of the petitioner. Accordingly, prayer for grant of regular bail is rejected.

Accordingly, petition stands disposed off.

However, learned trial court is directed to conclude the trial within stipulated period ie. 6 months., failing which, the petitioner will be at liberty to renew his prayer of bail. (Sunil Kumar Panwar, J) Nirajkrs/- U T