Patna High Court
KITABUDDIN ANSARIversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that regular bail could not be granted in view of the serious nature of the offence and the prima facie evidence against the petitioner.
Summary
Kitabuddin Ansari was arrested for allegedly assaulting and causing the death of his parents while intoxicated, under Sections 103(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He applied for regular bail after being in custody since 21‑04‑2025. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, the existence of prima facie material linking him to the crime, and the gravity of the offences. Considering these factors, the court found the case to be of a serious nature and was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the application for regular bail was rejected, with the court emphasizing that its observations were limited to the bail application and would not affect the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving alleged murder of his parents under Sections 103(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 103(1), 109
Subjects
- regular bail
- bail application
- murder
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- prima facie evidence
- serious offence
- intoxication
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.25083 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-106 Year-2025 Thana- AANDAR District- Siwan
======================================================
Kitabuddin Ansari S/O Late Hadish Ansari R/O Vill - Bhawrajpur, P.S- Andar,
Distt.- Siwan
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
======================================================
Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Aditya Kumar Pandey
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Narendra Kumar Singh
======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 16-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Andar P.S. Case No. 106 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Sections 103(1) and 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023.
3. The petitioner, in a drunken condition, is alleged to
have assaulted and caused the death of his father and mother.
The petitioner is in custody since 21.04.2025.
5. The allegations against the petitioner are serious
and grave in nature. There exists prima facie material against
the petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of
the offence.
6. Having considered the nature and gravity of the
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.25083 of 2026(2) dt.16-04-2026
2/2
allegations, the materials available on record, and the
circumstances of the case, this Court is not inclined to grant
regular bail to the petitioner.
7. 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/-
U
Checking your session…
Lawyer court records for this case
Associated through the court’s case reference.