Patna High Court
Indu deviversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISPOSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Superintendent of Police, Siwan, must examine the petitioner’s claim within two weeks and provide protection if the apprehension is found to be genuine.
Summary
Indu Devi, the petitioner, filed a bail cancellation petition and relied on an earlier application dated 22-07-2025 seeking police protection against threats from co-accused and other witnesses. The court examined the request and noted that the petitioner alleged genuine apprehension of danger. It directed the Superintendent of Police, Siwan, to investigate the allegations within two weeks of this order. If the Superintendent finds the apprehension to be genuine, he must provide protection to the petitioner and other witnesses during the trial. The application was disposed of with the above direction, and a copy of the order was to be communicated to the Superintendent via fax or e‑mail.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to police protection against threats from co‑accused and witnesses during the trial
Subjects
- police protection
- witness protection
- bail cancellation
- criminal procedure
- threats to petitioner
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.19191 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-118 Year-2023 Thana- JAMOBAZAR District- Siwan
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Indu devi Wife of Late Sugrim Prasad Resident of village- Jama Bazar Ps-
Jamo Bazar, Dist- siwan
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Janardan Prasad son of Late Sita Ram Prasad Resident of village- Jama
Bazar Ps- Jamo Bazar, Dist- siwan
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Harsh Anuj, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Ms.Renu Kumari, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 29-04-2026 Heard the parties.
2. While arguing the bail cancellation petition, learned
counsel for the petitioner has relied upon the application dated
22.07.2025 filed before the Superintendent of Police, Siwan
seeking police protection for the petitioner, as another co-
accused who are alleged to be threatening the petitioner and
other witnesses.
3. This application is disposed of with a direction to
the Superintendent of Police, Siwan to provide protection to the
petitioner if the allegations are found to be true by the
Superintendent of Police, Siwan. He is directed to examine the
matter himself within two weeks of communication of this order
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.19191 of 2026(2) dt.29-04-2026
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and if he finds that the apprehension of the petitioner is genuine,
protection shall be provided to the petitioner and other witnesses
during the trial.
4. With the aforesaid observations, this application is
disposed of.
5. Let a copy of this order be communicated through
FAX or e-mail to the Superintendent of Police, Siwan for its
compliance.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
tusharika/-
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