Patna High Court
Munna SinghversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court denied regular bail to the petitioner.
Summary
Munna Singh, accused under IPC sections 120B, 201 and 302 for conspiring and murdering a 12‑year‑old boy, applied for regular bail. The prosecution alleged that the accused, including the petitioner, lured the victim to a poultry farm and killed him, and that the petitioner was seen at the scene. The petitioner claimed innocence and had been in custody since 10‑Nov‑2025. The State opposed bail, citing serious and grave allegations and prima facie material linking the petitioner to the crime. After reviewing the record, the court found the petitioner’s presence at the crime scene and the seriousness of the offences sufficient to deny bail, rejecting the regular bail application.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail can be granted to an accused facing charges of criminal conspiracy, murder and related offences when prima facie evidence suggests involvement.
- Whether the petitioner’s presence at the scene of the murder justifies denial of bail.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 120B, 201, 302
Subjects
- regular bail
- criminal conspiracy
- murder
- IPC
- prima facie evidence
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.22034 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-261 Year-2023 Thana- CHIRAIYA District- East Champaran
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Munna Singh S/o- Late Balram Singh @ Bali Ram Singh R/v- Mishraulia Ps-
Chiraiya Dist- East Champaran
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Manoj Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Pranav Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 08-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Chiraiya P.S. Case No. 261 of 2023 registered for the offence
under Sections 120B, 201 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. As per the prosecution case, all the FIR-named
accused persons, including the petitioner, are alleged to have
conspired to call the nephew of the informant to their poultry
farm and committed the murder of the 12-year-old boy.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 10.11.2025.
5. Learned counsel for the State vehemently opposes
the bail application and submits that the allegations against the
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petitioner are serious and grave in nature. It is contended that
there exists prima facie material against the petitioner indicating
his involvement in the commission of the offence.
6. I have considered the submissions of the parties and
have gone through the records of the case. From the impugned
order it appears that the petitioner was seen on the spot when the
murder was committed along with the other persons.
7. In view of the above, this Court is not inclined to
grant regular bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this application
for regular bail stands rejected.
8. 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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