Patna High Court
Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The bail application was dismissed, denying the petitioner relief.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, applied for bail in a case (Sugauli P.S. Case No. 522/2025) involving offences under Sections 111, 317(4), 317(5) read with 3(5) of the B.N.S. Act, relating to the disposal of stolen two-wheelers. The prosecution alleged that a large number of two-wheelers were recovered from the accused, including the petitioner, who is alleged to be a member of a gang dealing in such stolen vehicles. The petitioner claimed innocence, stating he has three prior criminal antecedents but nothing was recovered from his possession. The court considered the seriousness of the offences, especially the charge under Section 111 which carries a life sentence, and the petitioner’s alleged gang involvement. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed. The decision reflects the court’s view that the gravity of the charges outweighs the petitioner’s claim of innocence.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case involving offences under Sections 111, 317(4), 317(5) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. Act
- Whether the petitioner’s alleged involvement in a gang dealing in stolen two-wheelers justifies denial of bail
Legislation cited
- B.N.S. Act — s. 111, 317(4), 317(5), 3(5)
Subjects
- bail
- Section 111
- gang involvement
- stolen two-wheeler
- life imprisonment
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.20095 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-522 Year-2025 Thana- SUGAULI District- East Champaran
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Ranjan Kumar Son of Jagarnath Yadav @ Jagnath Ray Resident of Village-
Laxmipur Kachhariya Tola Shankar Saraiya, P.S.- Raghunathpur, District-
East Champaran
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Abhishek Kumar, Adv
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Amitesh Kumar, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 01-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection Sugauli P.S.
Case No. 522/2025 dated 04.10.2025 for the offences
punishable under Sections 111, 317(4), 317(5) read with 3(5) of
the B.N.S.
3. As per the prosecution case, larger number of two
wheeler have been recovered from the accused persons
including the petitioner.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in this
case. He is in custody since 05.10.2025 and has three criminal
antecedent. Nothing has been recovered from the conscious
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possession of the petitioner.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts that the petitioner is
a member of a gang which is dealing in disposal of stolen two
wheeler and also considering the fact that the prosecution is
under section 111 of the B.N.S Act which is punishable for life,
this application is dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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