Patna High Court
Raj Kumar Kewat @ Sanichara @ Raj KewatversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Raj Kumar Kewat, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS for allegedly assaulting a victim. He had been in custody since 12 October 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the case stemmed from a personal dispute with the informant and that the charges were false and vague. The court examined the bail application, noting the petitioner’s claim of false implication and the nature of the alleged offences. Considering the facts, the court allowed the bail application. The petitioner was ordered to be released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties, subject to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner despite the serious nature of the offences alleged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 351(2), 351(3), 352, 74 and 3(5) of the BNS
- Whether the allegations constitute a false or frivolous prosecution warranting bail
Legislation cited
- BNS — s. 109, 115(2), 126(2), 303(2), 3(5), 351(2), 351(3), 352, 74
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- false implication
- assault
- Sections 351
- Sections 352
- Bihar
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.2567 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-205 Year-2025 Thana- NIMCHAKBATHANI District- Gaya
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Raj Kumar Kewat @ Sanichara @ Raj Kewat Son of Late Rameshwar Kewat
R/o At Dharmuchak, P.S. - Nimchak Bathani, Distt - Gaya Ji.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Niraj Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Binod Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 25-03-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Nimchak Bathani P.S. Case No. 205 of 2025 registered for the
offence under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 109, 303(2), 351(2),
351(3), 352, 74, 3(5) of the BNS.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner and
others are accused of assaulting the victim causing injuries to
him.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 12.10.2025.
5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
the petitioner and the informant are having some dispute and
because of the same, the petitioner has falsely been implicated
in this case. He further submits that the allegation against the
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petitioner is general and omnibus.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts, this application
is allowed.
7. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on
bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand)
with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Gaya Ji, Gaya/concerned
Court below in connection with Nimchak Bathani P.S. Case No.
205 of 2025.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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