Sikandar Rai v. The State Of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
This is an oral order where the Patna High Court dismissed an application for bail. The trial in a dowry death case was still at the stage of examining prosecution witnesses. The court refused indulgence but granted a one-year extension to renew the prayer if the trial is not concluded. The application was dismissed.
What did the court decide?
The prayer for bail was dismissed; petitioner may renew the prayer if the trial is not concluded within one year.