Patna High Court
Yogendra Yadav @ Yogindra Yadav @ Yogendar YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- ALLOWED
- Bench
- ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties.
Summary
The petitioner, Yogendra Yadav, sought bail in a case (Manjhagarh P.S. Case No. 164 of 2025) alleging his involvement in the murder of Sunita Devi, who was reportedly subjected to dowry cruelty. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, killed the deceased on 14.05.2025 and cremated the body, charging him under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserted no prior criminal record, and argued that the allegations were vague and he was falsely implicated. The State opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offences. After hearing both sides, the court considered the facts, the petitioner’s lack of antecedents, and his custody since 28.05.2025, and decided to grant bail on a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to bail despite charges under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. relating to a dowry‑related murder
- Whether the nature of the allegations and the petitioner’s lack of prior criminal record justify the grant of bail
Legislation cited
- B.N.S. — s. 238, 3(5), 80
Subjects
- bail
- dowry death
- murder
- criminal procedure
- Section 80
- Section 238
- Section 3(5)
- B.N.S.
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.23121 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-164 Year-2025 Thana- MANJHAGARH District- Gopalganj
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Yogendra Yadav @ Yogindra Yadav @ Yogendar Yadav, S/o Late Jagjitan
Yadav, R/O Village- Ahirwaliya, P.S- Manjhagarh, Dist.- Gopalganj.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Lokesh Kumar Singh, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Kumar Veerendra Narayan, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
ORAL ORDER
2 08-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner has prayed for bail in connection
with Manjhagarh P.S. Case No. 164 of 2025 registered for the
offence punishable under Sections 80, 238 and 3(5) of B.N.S.
3. The case of the prosecution, in short, is that Sunita
Devi (deceased) was married to Mithilesh Yadav. It is further
alleged that she was being subjected to cruelty on account of
non-fulfillment of dowry demand. On 14.05.2025, the petitioner
along with others has killed the deceased and has cremated the
dead body.
4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the
petitioner has submitted that petitioner is innocent and has
committed no offence. Petitioner is father-in-law of the
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deceased and has been falsely implicated in this case. The nature
of allegation is general and omnibus. In this case, chage-sheet
has submitted and charge has already been framed. Petitioner is
having no criminal antecedent and he is languishing in judicial
custody since 28.05.2025.
5. Learned APP appearing for the State has
vehemently opposed the application for bail.
6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and
considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is
inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. The above named
petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail
bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. ten thousand only) with two sureties
of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned
Principal District and Sessions Judge, Gopalganj in connection
with Manjhagarh P.S. Case No. 164 of 2025.
(Ashok Kumar Pandey, J)
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