Patna High Court
Sanni Kumar @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that regular bail could not be granted to the petitioner due to the gravity of the offences and his nine criminal antecedents.
Summary
The petitioner, Sanni Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 307 and 394 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging involvement in a loot and shooting incident. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence despite being named in the FIR and having been in custody since 21 March 2025. The petitioner’s counsel highlighted his claim of non‑participation, while the opposing counsel emphasized his alleged participation and his nine prior criminal antecedents. The court examined the seriousness of the offences—attempted murder, robbery, and illegal possession of arms—along with the petitioner’s extensive criminal record. Considering the gravity of the charges and the antecedents, the court rejected the bail application. The petition for regular bail was therefore dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to an accused charged with offences under Sections 307, 394 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, considering the seriousness of the offences and the accused’s prior criminal antecedents.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 307, 394
Subjects
- bail
- criminal antecedents
- IPC 307
- IPC 394
- Arms Act 27
- serious offences
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.14790 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-23 Year-2023 Thana- PARBATTA District- Khagaria
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Sanni Kumar @ Sonu Kumar Son of Sri Vimlesh Jha @ Vimlash Jha Resident
of Village- Shree Rampur Thuthi, P.S.- Parbatta, District- Khagaria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Bhim Kumar Yadav
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Sangeeta Sharma
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 25-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Parbatta P.S. Case No. 23 of 2023, registered for the offence
under Sections 307/394 of the Indian Penal Code and section 27
of the Arms Act.
3. Unknown criminals had committed loot with the
victim and fired upon him. The petitioner is named in the F.I.R.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 21.03.2025. Petitioner has nine
criminal antecedents.
5. Learned A.P.P. has vehemently opposed the prayer
for bail and submits that petitioner was also involved in the
alleged occurrence and also carries nine criminal antecedents.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.14790 of 2026(2) dt.25-02-2026
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6. Considering the gravity of offence and nine
criminal antecedents against the petitioner, the prayer for regular
bail of the petitioner is hereby rejected.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Ranjeet/-
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