Mukhiya @ Mukesh v. The State Of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court rejected the petitioner's bail plea, observing that the trial was still at the commitment stage. However, the court directed the District Judge, Gaya, to expedite the trial to conclude within six months. The petitioner was allowed to renew the bail application if the trial fails to conclude in that period.
What did the court decide?
Bail prayer rejected; DT, Gaya directed to expedite trial to conclude within six months; liberty to renew plea if not concluded.