Patna High Court

Baldev Singh Bhokata @ Baldeo Singh BhoktaversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 10 February 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

The application for regular bail is dismissed.

Summary

Baldev Singh Bhokata was charged under Section 396 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 25(1-b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act in connection with a case registered in 2019. He filed a third application for regular bail, arguing that he should be released pending trial. The State opposed, indicating that witness examination was ongoing and further witnesses were scheduled for future dates. The court examined the gravity of the offences and noted that the trial was actively progressing. Considering these factors, the court found no justification to revisit its earlier bail order. Consequently, the application for regular bail was dismissed.

Issues considered

Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner given the seriousness of the offences under IPC 396 and the Arms Act
Whether the court can review its earlier bail order in light of ongoing trial proceedings

Legislation cited

Arms Act — s. 25(1-b)a, 26, 35
Indian Penal Code — s. 396

Subjects

regular bail
IPC 396
Arms Act
gravity of offence
trial progress
bail application dismissal

Judgment

                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                              CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.32877 of 2025
                      Arising Out of PS. Case No.-119 Year-2019 Thana- BARACHATTI District- Gaya
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                 Baldev Singh Bhokata @ Baldeo Singh Bhokta S/O Late Prayag Singh R/O
                 Vill.- Somiya Kewalia, P.s.- Barachatti, Dist.- Gaya.
                                                                              ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                    Versus
                 The State of Bihar Bihar
                                                                       ... ... Opposite Party/s
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                 Appearance :
                 For the Petitioner/s     :       Mr.Ranjit Kumar Thakur
                 For the Opposite Party/s :       Mr.Pushpa Sinha.1
                 ======================================================
                 CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                       ORAL ORDER

4   10-02-2026                       Heard the parties.

                                2. This is the third attempt of the petitioner for grant

                   of regular bail in connection with S.Tr. No. 150 of 2024 /

                   23/2024 arising out of Barachatti P.S. Case No. 119 of 2019

                   registered for the offence under Section 396 of the Indian Penal

                   Code and under Section 25(1-b)a, 26, 35 of the Arms Act.

                                3. From the counter affidavit filed by the learned APP

                   for the State Mr. Jharkhandi Upadhyay, it appears that witnesses

                   are being examined in the trial and the remaining witnesses will

                   be examined on the next fixed date in the trial.

                                4. Considering the gravity of the offence and the fact

                   that the trial is progressing, this court finds no ground to review

                   its earlier order.
          Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.32877 of 2025(4) dt.10-02-2026
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                                 5. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.



                                                               (Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-

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