Patna High Court
Sikander Ansari @ Sikandar AlamversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL REJECTED
- Bench
- PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Holding
The Court denied regular bail to the petitioner, finding the gravity of the offences sufficient to refuse bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Sikander Ansari, was charged with offences under sections 126(2), 118(2), 109(1), 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes (BNS) for allegedly stabbing the husband of an informant, resulting in his death. He applied for regular bail, arguing that he had been in custody since 22 July 2025. The Court examined the seriousness of the alleged murder and the petitioner’s role as an assailant, and found the gravity of the offence warranted denial of bail. Consequently, the bail petition was rejected. However, the Court directed the trial court to expedite the trial and conclude it within one year of the order. The decision underscores the Court’s emphasis on ensuring swift justice in serious criminal matters while denying pre‑trial liberty where the offence is grave.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriateness of granting regular bail to an accused involved in a murder‑related offence under the BNS?
- Whether the seriousness of the alleged offences justifies denial of bail.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Non‑Compulsory Statutes (BNS) — s. 103(1), 109(1), 118(2), 126(2), 3(5)
Subjects
- bail
- murder
- assault
- criminal procedure
- expedited trial
- serious offence
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.11558 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-473 Year-2025 Thana- ARA NAGAR District- Bhojpur
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Sikander Ansari @ Sikandar Alam S/O Late Jamaludin R/O Muhalla-
Bhaluhipur Mirachak, P.S- Ara Town
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Akanksha Malviya, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Ms. Rina Sinha, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
ORAL ORDER
3 13-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the
State.
2. Petitioner seeks bail in a case registered for the
offence punishable under section 126 (2), 118 (2), 109 (1), 103
(1) and 3 (5) of BNS.
3. As per F.I.R. this petitioner along with other co-
accused persons assaulted on the neck and chest of the husband
of informant ( deceased) by means of knife, as a result of which,
husband of informant died.
4. Considering the fact that petitioner appears to be
one of the assailants, materials available on record and gravity
of offence, prayer for regular bail of the petitioner is rejected.
However, since petitioner is in custody since 22.07.2025 ,
learned Trial Court is directed to expedite and conclude the trial,
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.11558 of 2026(3) dt.13-05-2026
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within the period of one year from the date of receipt/production
of copy of this order
(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
Koushik/-
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