Patna High Court
Mano DeviversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court granted bail to the petitioner.
Summary
Mano Devi, a 65‑year‑old woman, was arrested in connection with a murder case (Fatehpur P.S. Case No. 613 of 2024) and charged under Sections 103(1) read with 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023. She pleaded innocence, claiming she was falsely implicated, and had been in custody since 2 February 2026. Her counsel argued that the allegations were general and omnibus, and that she was entitled to bail. The High Court examined the bail application and, noting her age and the lack of specific evidence, allowed the bail. The Court ordered her release on a bail bond of Rs 10,000 with two sureties, while expressly limiting the order to the bail matter and not commenting on the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner under Sections 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 — s. 103(1), 3(5)
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- false implication
- age
- surety
- Section 103
- Section 3
- Bihar
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.26097 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-613 Year-2024 Thana- FATEHPUR District- Gaya
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Mano Devi Wife of Mahgu Chauhan @ Mahangu Chauhan Resident of
Village - Raksi, P.S. - Fatehpur, District - Gaya (Bihar).
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Harsh Vardhan
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Nirmala Kumari
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 21-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Fatehpur P.S. Case No. 613 of 2024 registered for the offence
under Sections 103(1) read with Section 3(5) of the BNS, 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is a
65 years old woman and she is said to have participated in the
killing of the deceased.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
the petitioner is innocent and she has falsely been implicated in
this case. He further submits that the petitioner is in custody
since 3.2.2026 and there is general and omnibus allegation
against her.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts, this application
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.26097 of 2026(2) dt.21-04-2026
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is allowed.
6. 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 concerned Court below in connection with Fatehpur P.S.
Case No. 613 of 2024.
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)
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