1. - Petitioner was arrested on 11.9-84 for the offences under sections. 457 and 380 Indian Penal Code and was released on bail on 26-3-1985. Thereafter on 12-9-1985, he jumped bail and was declared absconder and was arrested on 31-10-92. It is his contention that he had gone away to Gauhati for earning his livelihood. He does not say about the arrangements which he had made for the case. It is contended that even today, the trial is not progressing because the Co-accused is absconding.

2. No doubt, the petitioner does not deserve any sympathy for having kept away for a period of seven years but considering that he has remained in custody for about eight months, he can be 'given one more opportunity on appropriate conditions.

3. In the facts and circumstances of the case, in my view, the petitioner Satya Narain should be enlarged on bail. Accordingly, it is directed that the petitioner Satya Narain shall be enlarged on bail provided he furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs 20,000/- with two sureties of Rs. 10,000/- each to the satisfaction of the learned Additional. Munsif and Judicial Magistrate No. 3, Bikaner for his appearance in the trial Court on each and every dat