Patna High Court
Dhirendra Kumar Sharma @ Dhirendra KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Holding
Anticipatory bail was granted, subject to bail bond and surety conditions, on the basis of the mediated settlement.
Summary
The petitioner, Dhirendra Kumar Sharma, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a complaint under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. He argued that the dispute with the complainant had been settled through mediation, as evidenced by a mediator’s report dated 17‑06‑2026. The opposing party (Laxman Sharma) did not contest this claim. The High Court, noting the settlement, allowed anticipatory bail, directing that if arrested within six weeks the petitioner be released on a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. The order thus prevents the petitioner’s arrest pending the settlement.
Issues considered
- Whether anticipatory bail can be granted in a case under Section 498A IPC and Section 4 Dowry Prohibition Act when the parties have settled the dispute through mediation.
- Whether Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita authorises the grant of such bail.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita — s. 482(2)
- Dowry Prohibition Act — s. 4
- Indian Penal Code — s. 498A
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- mediation settlement
- Section 498A
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- criminal procedure
- bail conditions
- Section 482
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.1442 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-870 Year-2022 Thana- ROHTAS COMPLAINT CASE District-
Rohtas
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Dhirendra Kumar Sharma @ Dhirendra Kumar S/O Late Dinanath Sharma
Resident of village- Khajuri, P.O.- Banjari, P.S.- Rohtas, District- Rohtas
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Laxman Sharma S/O Late Shiv Pujan Sharma R/O Vill.- Mohania, P.O. and
P.S.- Shivsagar, Dist.- Rohtas
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Shashi Kant, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Ram Naresh Ray, A.P.P.
For the O.P. No. 2 : Mr. Babu Nandan Prasad, Advocate
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
ORAL ORDER
3 29-06-2026 Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The petitioner apprehends arrest in a case registered
for the offences punishable under Section 498A of the Indian
Penal Code and Section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.
3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
dispute between the parties has already been resolved through
the process of mediation vide Mediator’s Report dated
17.06.2026 and terms of settlement mutually agreed upon by the
parties is attached with the Mediator’s Report kept at Flag ‘M’.
4. Learned counsel for the O.P. No. 2 does not dispute
the contention made on behalf of the petitioner.
5. In view of the fact that the dispute between the
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parties has been resolved, this anticipatory bail is allowed and it
is ordered that in the event of arrest/surrender within a period of
six weeks from today, let the above-named petitioner be
enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (ten
thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the
satisfaction of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Rohtas at
Sasaram in connection with Complaint Case No. 870 of 2022,
subject to the conditions laid down under Section 482(2) of the
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.
(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
Navya/-
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