Patna High Court
Jaymanti DeviversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for anticipatory bail was dismissed.
Summary
Jaymanti Devi, the petitioner, feared arrest in connection with a 2019 case (Case No. 119) involving alleged murder under Sections 302/34 of the IPC, possession of arms under Section 27 of the Arms Act, and offences under Sections 17, 18, 20, 23 of the Uttar Pradesh Act. The prosecution alleged she was a Naxal participant in the killing, and her name appeared in a co‑accused’s self‑incriminatory statement. She filed an application seeking protection from arrest, likely anticipatory bail. The court examined the allegations and found sufficient material linking her to the offences, and therefore dismissed the application. The petitioner was ordered to surrender within four weeks and to apply for regular bail, with the Superintendent of Police directed to effect her arrest.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to anticipatory bail in view of the allegations of murder, arms possession and offences under the Uttar Pradesh Act.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 34
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- murder
- arms possession
- Naxal
- Uttar Pradesh Act
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.13450 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-119 Year-2019 Thana- CHANAN District- Lakhisarai
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Jaymanti Devi Wife of Bahadur Koda Resident of Village -Bariyarpur P.S.
-Piri Bazar District -Lakhisarai
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Sanjeev Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Abhay Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 25-02-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner apprehends her arrest in connection
with Chanan P.S. Case No. 119 of 2019 registered for the
offence under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code, under
Section 27 of the Arms Act and later on Section 17, 18, 20, 23
of the U.A.P. Act was also added.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is a naxal
and she is said to have been involved in the killing of the
deceased.
4. The name of the petitioner has also come in the
self-inculpatory statement of the other co-accused.
5. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
6. The petitioner is directed to surrender within four
weeks from today and pray for regular bail failing which the
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Superintendent of Police, Lakhisarai will take all steps for arrest
of the petitioner.
7. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the
Superintendent of Police, Lakhisarai through FAX for its
compliance.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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