Patna High Court
Sujeet Kumar @ Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that regular bail could not be granted in view of the seriousness of the allegations under the Arms Act.
Summary
The petitioner, Sujeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under the Arms Act for alleged conspiracy to supply illegal weapons, with five country-made pistols recovered from his residence. He has been in custody since 10 October 2025. The petitioner applied for regular bail, arguing that he should be released pending trial. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, noting prima facie material indicating his involvement in the offence. Considering the grave nature of the charges under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, the court declined to grant bail. The application for regular bail was therefore rejected, with the court emphasizing that its observations are limited to the bail application and do not prejudice the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving serious offences under the Arms Act.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-b)a, 26, 35
Subjects
- regular bail
- Arms Act
- serious offence
- pre‑trial detention
- bail denial
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.19952 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-426 Year-2025 Thana- SHERGHATI District- Gaya
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Sujeet Kumar @ Sujit Kumar S/o Kishori Yadav R/o vill - Ratanpura, P.S.-
Sherghat, Dist.- Gaya Jee
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ali Muqtadir Ahmad
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh, APP
Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 01-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Sherghati P.S. Case No. 426 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Sections 25(1-b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act.
3. The petitioner is named in the FIR. Five country-
made pistols and illegal weapons were recovered from the house
of the petitioner. The petitioner is accused of conspiring with the
co-accused to illegally supply weapons and of using them to
commit a major crime..
4. The petitioner is in custody since 10.10.2025. The
allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature.
There exists prima facie material against the petitioner
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indicating his involvement in the commission of the offence.
5. Considering the seriousness of the allegations
levelled against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant
regular bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
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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