Patna High Court
Abhishek Kumar Singh @ Ayush Singh @ AashuversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Regular bail was not granted to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Abhishek Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 103, 238 and 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, relating to a murder. He has been in custody since 21 March 2025 and has six prior criminal antecedents. The prosecution presented prima facie material, including location evidence, indicating his involvement in the killing. The court considered the seriousness of the offences and the strength of the material against him. Concluding that the allegations were grave, the court declined to grant regular bail and dismissed the application.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner in a murder case with prima facie evidence of involvement
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 103, 238, 303(2)
Subjects
- regular bail
- murder
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- prima facie evidence
- criminal antecedents
- bail denial
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.13853 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-37 Year-2025 Thana- JALE District- Darbhanga
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Abhishek Kumar Singh @ Ayush Singh @ Aashu S/o Saroj Singh R/o Village
- Basantpur, P.S - Bajpatti, District - Sitamarhi
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Sanjay Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 23-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Jalley P.S. Case No. 37 of 2025 registered for the offence under
Sections 103, 238 & 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023.
3. The petitioner is in custody since 21.03.2025 and
has six criminal antecedents. The petitioner and others are
accused of killing the deceased. The name of the petitioner has
surfaced during investigation. From the tower location of the
petitioner, he was found to be at the place of occurrence.
4. The allegations against the petitioner are serious
and grave in nature. There exists prima facie material against
the petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of
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the offence.
5. Considering the allegations levelled against the
petitioner as well as the materials available on record, this Court
is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
dismissed.
7. 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)
Shishir/-
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