Patna High Court
Ranjit MukhiyaversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Holding
The High Court dismissed the petition, holding that the petitioner was not innocent and the trial should proceed.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjit Mukhiya, was charged in Benipatti police case No.174 of 2023 for offences under IPC sections 420, 467, 468, 471 and 34. He filed a petition before the Patna High Court seeking relief (likely bail or quash of proceedings) on the ground of innocence. The court examined the FIR, the investigation report and the prosecution’s evidence, noting that the petitioner was implicated in a fraud and forgery scheme. It held that the petitioner was not a mere co‑operator but an active participant in the alleged offences. Consequently, the court found no merit in the petition and dismissed it.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriate jurisdiction of the High Court under CrPC Section 482 to entertain the petition?
- Whether the petitioner can be declared innocent and granted relief despite the FIR and investigation report indicating his involvement?
Legislation cited
- Criminal Procedure Code — s. 482
- Indian Penal Code — s. 34, 420, 467, 468, 471
Subjects
- Criminal law
- Fraud
- Forgery
- IPC sections 420,467,468,471,34
- CrPC Section 482
- Bail
- Quash petition
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.25163 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-174 Year-2023 Thana- BENIPATTI District- Madhubani
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Ranjit Mukhiya Son of Chhote Mukhiya Resident of Village- Basaith, P.S.-
Benipatti, District- Madhubani
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Md Soban Asghar, Adv.
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Brajendra Nath Pandey, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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