Patna High Court
Ravi Singh @ Ravi Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that bail could not be granted because of the serious nature of the allegations.
Summary
The petitioner, Ravi Singh, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 302, 504, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he and accomplices fired indiscriminately, causing the death of the informant's father. He applied for regular bail after being in custody since 10 November 2025. The prosecution contended that the allegations involved murder and the use of firearms, indicating a serious offence. The High Court examined whether the seriousness of the charges warranted denial of bail. Considering the nature of the allegations, the Court was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner in view of the seriousness of the offences alleged under Sections 302, 504, 34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act?
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 34, 504
Subjects
- regular bail
- murder
- firearms
- IPC
- Arms Act
- high court
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.27821 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-149 Year-2020 Thana- CHAUTHAM District- Khagaria
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Ravi Singh @ Ravi Ranjan Kumar S/O Sanjay Kumar Singh R/O Ward No.
15, Gram- Patraha, P.O- Keshavnagar, P.S- Coutham, Distt.- Khagaria.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Anand Prakash Prabhakar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Pawan Kumar Chaurasia
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 01-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The present petition has been filed for grant of
regular bail in connection with Chautam P.S. Case No. 149 of
2020 registered for the offence under Sections 302, 504, 34 of
the Indian Penal Code and under Section 27 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the informant has said
that as a result of indiscriminate firing by the petitioner and
other criminals, his father sustained gun shot injuries and died.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 10.11.2025.
5. Considering the nature of allegation levelled
against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to
the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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