Patna High Court
Rajeshwar Ram @ Rajeshwar RaiversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- ALLOWED
- Bench
- ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
Holding
The court granted regular bail to the petitioner, directing his release upon furnishing the prescribed bail bond and sureties.
Summary
The petitioner, Rajeshwar Ram, father‑in‑law of the deceased Kajal Kumari, sought regular bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the Bihar Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act. The prosecution alleged that the deceased was subjected to dowry‑related cruelty and was killed by her in‑laws shortly after her marriage to Sunny Kumar. The petitioner contended that he was innocent, that the allegations primarily targeted the husband, and that he had been in judicial custody since 10‑02‑2026. The State opposed the bail application. After hearing both sides, the court found no compelling reason to deny bail and ordered the petitioner’s release on a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties, subject to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Jehanabad.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite the serious nature of the offences alleged under the Bihar Penal Code and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Penal Code — s. 115(2), 126(2), 190, 191(2), 351(2), 352, 80, 85
- Dowry Prohibition Act — s. ¾
Subjects
- regular bail
- dowry death
- cruelty
- Bihar Penal Code
- Dowry Prohibition Act
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.32884 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-128 Year-2026 Thana- JAHANABAD District- Jehanabad
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Rajeshwar Ram @ Rajeshwar Rai S/o Late Budhu Ram @ Budhu Rai R/o
Village- Jamuk, P.S.- Kalpa, District- Jehanabad.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Ms. Priyanka Singh, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Choubey Jawahar, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
ORAL ORDER
2 14-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner has prayed for regular bail in a case
registered for the offence punishable under sections 191(2), 190,
126(2), 115(2), 352, 351(2), 85 and 80 of BNS and Section ¾ of
Dowry Prohibition Act.
3. The case of the prosecution is that one Kajal
Kumari (deceased) was married to one Sunny Kumar ten
months ago. It is alleged the she was subjected to cruelty on
account of non-fulfillment of dowry demand. On 04.02.2026,
the informant got information that all the in-laws have killed the
deceased.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has committed no offence. Learned
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counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is
father-in-law of the deceased. The nature of allegation is general
and omnibus. Main thrust of allegation is against the husband of
the deceased. Moreover, the petitioner is languishing in judicial
custody since 10.02.2026.
5. Learned APP appearing for the State has
vehemently opposed the prayer of regular bail.
6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and
considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this court is
inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. The above named
petitioner is directed to be released on bail in connection with
Jehanabad (Kalpa) P.S. Case No. 128 of 2026 on furnishing bail
bond of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like
amount each to the satisfaction of learned C.J.M., Jehanabad.
(Ashok Kumar Pandey, J)
Shubham/-
Sneha/-
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