Patna High Court
Pankaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL REJECTED
- Bench
- PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Holding
Bail was denied to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Pankaj Kumar, was arrested on 24 March 2025 in connection with the alleged murder of his wife by firing a gun. He is charged under Section 103(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The petitioner applied for bail before the High Court. Considering the seriousness of the accusation, the Court rejected the bail application. However, the Court directed the trial court to expedite the trial given the petitioner’s continued custody.
Issues considered
- Whether bail can be granted to an accused charged with murder under Section 103(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 27 of the Arms Act.
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- murder
- Arms Act
- Section 27
- Section 103(1)
- criminal procedure
- trial expedite
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.10570 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-125 Year-2025 Thana- RUNISAIDPUR District- Sitamarhi
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Pankaj Kumar Son of Badelal Mahto @ Barelal Mahto R/o - Bahilwara Tola
Ward no. 01, Village- Sumuhutti, P.S. - Garha ( Runisaidpur), District -
Sitamarhi, Bihar.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ankur Apurv Singh
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Umesh Lal Verma
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
ORAL ORDER
2 18-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
A.P.P. for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in a case registered for
offence under Section 103(1) of B.N.S. and Section 27 of the
Arms Act.
3. Petitioner is husband of the deceased and is alleged
to have killed his wife by firing gun-shot.
4. Considering the nature of accusation, the prayer
for bail of petitioner is rejected. However, since petitioner is in
custody since 24.03.2025, the learned trial court is directed to
expedite the trial.
(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
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