Chanchal Mishra v. The State Of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court dismissed a bail petition of a petitioner charged under Section 302 IPC and Arms Act. The court, noting the petitioner was not named in the FIR for the murder charge, rejected the prayer but directed the trial court to conclude the trial within one year, allowing a fresh bail application thereafter. Order dated 21-08-2017.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for bail rejected. Trial directed to conclude within one year; fresh prayer for bail permissible after one year.