Patna High Court
Pammi @ ShahanwajversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The bail application was dismissed.
Summary
The petitioner, Pammi @ Shahanwaj, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 109(1), 303(2) & 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleges that on 29 September 2025 the petitioner, along with an accomplice, chased an informant, shot him in the right arm and stole Rs. 50,000. The petitioner contended innocence and argued that he had not committed any offence, having been in custody since 28 November 2025. The State opposed bail, highlighting two prior criminal antecedents and the direct allegation of firing. After considering the facts, the court dismissed the bail application, noting that its observations were prima facie and limited to the bail matter.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner despite the serious nature of the offences and his prior criminal antecedents
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- B.N.S., 2023 — s. 109(1), 303(2), 3(5)
Subjects
- bail
- criminal antecedent
- Arms Act
- shooting
- theft
- Bihar
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.26475 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-606 Year-2025 Thana- AURANGABAD TOWN District-
Aurangabad
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Pammi @ Shahanwaj S/o Imteyaj Ahamad @ Nassu R/o Village - Jarmakhap,
P.S. - Aurangabad Muffasil, Dist. - Aurangabad(Bihar).
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Rajnish Ranjan, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Akshay Lal Pandit, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 06-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the parties.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Aurangabad Town P.S. Case No. 606 of 2025, registered for the
offence punishable under Sections 109(1), 303(2) & 3(5) of the
B.N.S., 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act.
3. As per prosecution case, on 29.09.2025, the
informant while returning home on his motorcycle after closing
his shop, was chased by the petitioner, Shahrukh and a black
Scorpio. Petitioner shot him in the right arm, and Shahrukh stole
Rs. 50,000/- from him.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has committed no offence. The
petitioner is in custody since 28.11.2025.
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5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has opposed the prayer
for bail and submits that petitioner carries two criminal
antecedent and there is direct allegation of firing attributed
against the petitioner.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the
case, this bail application is dismissed.
7. 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)
Ranjeet/-
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