Patna High Court
Manjay KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for regular bail was dismissed.
Summary
Manjay Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352, 351(2), 3 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleging that he repeatedly struck the victim with a knife causing grievous injury. The petitioner applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and citing his custody since 08‑09‑2025 and a single prior criminal antecedent. The State opposed the bail, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. The Court, after considering the facts and the direct allegation of a knife attack, dismissed the bail application, noting that the petitioner could re‑apply if the trial is delayed by the prosecution. The judgment was limited to a prima facie observation and does not prejudice the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner in view of the serious offences alleged, including causing grievous injury with a knife.
Legislation cited
- B.N.S., 2023 — s. 109, 115(2), 118(1), 126(2), 3, 3(5), 351(2), 352
Subjects
- regular bail
- grievous injury
- knife attack
- criminal antecedent
- trial delay
- prima facie observation
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.10134 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-194 Year-2025 Thana- DERNI BAZAR District- Saran
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Manjay Kumar S/o Harendra Pandit R/o Village - Nanfar, P.S - Derni, District
- Saran at Chapra
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Vijay Kumar, Advocate
Ms. Rajani Kumari, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Dr. Mrityunjaya Kr. Gautam, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 06-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Derni P.S. Case No. 194 of 2025 registered for the offence under
Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352, 351(2), 3, 3(5) of the
B.N.S., 2023.
3. The petitioner is accused of giving repeated knife
blow on the victim causing grievous injury.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 08.09.2025 having one criminal
antecedent.
5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently
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opposed the prayer for bail.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances
of the case and also there is direct allegation against the
petitioner of giving knife blow to the victim causing grievous
injury, this application is dismissed for the present.
7. If the trial is delayed by the prosecution, the
petitioner may renew his prayer for bail.
8. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case
and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Ranjeet/-
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