Patna High Court
Roushan Mahto @ Roushan Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was not granted and the application was dismissed.
Summary
The petitioner, Roushan Mahto, was charged under Section 394 of the Indian Penal Code in PS Chauri Case No. 57 of 2023. He filed a second bail application after an earlier bail denial on 1 October 2024. Counsel argued that the trial was nearing its conclusion with all witnesses examined, warranting bail. The court considered the stage of the trial and the nature of the offence. Concluding that the circumstances did not justify release, the court dismissed the bail application.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused at the stage when the trial is near conclusion for an offence under Section 394 IPC
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 394
Subjects
- bail
- Section 394 IPC
- criminal procedure
- high court
- trial stage
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.33351 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-57 Year-2023 Thana- CHAORI District- Bhojpur
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Roushan Mahto @ Roushan Kumar Mahto S/o Sri Yogendra Mahto R/o Vill.-
Saidanpur, P.S.- Tarari, Distt.- Bhojpur, Bihar
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ramanuj Tiwary
For the State : Ms. Rita Verma
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
5 10-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. This is the second attempt on behalf of the
petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Chauri P.S.
Case No. 57 of 2023 registered for the offence under Section
394 of the IPC
3. Earlier, the bail application of the petitioner has
been rejected by this Court vide order dated 01.10.2024
passed in Cr. Misc. No. 64361 of 2024.
4. As per the submission of the learned counsel for
the petitioner, the trial is on the verge of its conclusion and all
the witnesses have been examined.
5. Considering the above facts and circumstances, I
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am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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