Patna High Court
Vikash Kumar Sahni @ BhullaversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was denied as the petitioner was the alleged assailant in a serious offence.
Summary
Vikash Kumar Sahni applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging he was the assailant of the deceased. The prosecution contended that he was directly involved in the murder and that he is already in custody since November 2024, facing seven additional criminal cases. The court examined the seriousness of the offences, the petitioner’s role as the alleged assailant, and the risk of tampering with evidence or influencing witnesses. Considering these factors, the bench was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, with the court clarifying that its observations are limited to this application and do not prejudice the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a murder case under Sections 302, 34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 34
Subjects
- bail
- murder
- IPC
- Arms Act
- criminal procedure
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.24517 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-381 Year-2023 Thana- JANDAHA District- Vaishali
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Vikash Kumar Sahni @ Bhulla S/o Dipak Sahni @ Diplal Sahni R/o vill -
Marui, P.S.- Jandaha (Mahisaur), Distt.- Vaishali
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Suruchi Anand
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Tarun Prasad Mandal
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 16-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Jandaha P.S. Case No. 381 of 2023 registered for the offence
under Section 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and under
Section 27 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is the
assailant of the deceased.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 16.11.2024 and he
is accused in seven more cases.
5. Considering the fact that the petitioner is the
assailant of the deceased, this Court is not inclined to grant bail
to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.24517 of 2026(2) dt.16-04-2026
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7. It is, however, clarified that the observations made
herein are limited to the adjudication of the present bail
application and shall not prejudice the case of the petitioner at
any subsequent stage of the trial and this Court has not
expressed any opinion on the merits of the case.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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