Patna High Court
Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjit Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that bail could not be granted to the petitioner given the seriousness of the allegations and his involvement.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a robbery in which three persons allegedly looted Rs. 2,43,000 after assaulting an informant. The informant identified the petitioner as the individual who snatched his bag and inflicted a head injury, and the stolen items were recovered from the petitioner. The petitioner applied for bail, citing his custody since 2 October 2025. The court examined the seriousness of the offences under Sections 309(6) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act, as well as the petitioner’s alleged involvement. Considering the facts and the gravity of the alleged crimes, the court declined to grant bail. The bail application was therefore rejected, with the court noting that its observations were prima facie and not a determination on the merits of the case.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner accused of robbery, assault, and offences under the B.N.S. and Arms Act.
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- theft
- assault
- Arms Act
- B.N.S.
- custody
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.18527 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-362 Year-2025 Thana- RANIGANJ District- Araria
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Ranjit Kumar @ Ranjit Kumar Yadav S/O Mahendra Yadav Resident of
village - Belo Piprahi, Ward No. 06, Police Station - Murliganj, District -
Madhepura
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Md. Anwar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Zainul Abedin
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 13-05-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Raniganj P.S. Case No. 362 of 2025, registered for the offences
punishable under Sections 309(6), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and
Section 25(1-B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, three persons allegedly
committed a loot of Rs. 2,43,000/- after assaulting the
informant.
4. The informant has identified the petitioner and
stated that he had snatched his bag and injured him by hitting
him on the head. The stolen documents, including his ATM
cards, Aadhaar card, an empty passbook and the bike used in the
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incident, were recovered from the petitioner. The petitioner has
been in custody since 02.10.2025.
5. Having considered the facts and circumstances of
the case and the involvement of the petitioner in the alleged
occurrence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail.
6. Accordingly, the prayer for bail of the petitioner is
rejected.
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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