Patna High Court
Kuldeep Mishra @ Kuldip KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ANSUL
Holding
The Court granted regular bail to the petitioner as no material was recovered against him and he had a clean antecedent.
Summary
The petitioner, Kuldeep Mishra, was implicated in Begusarai Muffasil P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026 under Sections 25(1‑B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. The prosecution’s case disclosed that a pistol was recovered from another accused, Saurav Kumar, and no incriminating weapon or material was found in the petitioner's possession. The petitioner asserted his innocence, highlighted his clean antecedent and noted that he had been in custody since 24‑02‑2026. The State opposed the bail application. Considering the absence of any seized article against the petitioner, his clean record, and the period of custody, the Court allowed the regular bail. The petitioner was released on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties of the same amount, subject to the conditions specified by the lower court.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner under the Arms Act when no incriminating article has been recovered from him.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1‑B)a, 26, 35
Subjects
- regular bail
- Arms Act
- clean antecedent
- no material recovered
- bail application
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.34052 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-40 Year-2026 Thana- BEGUSARAI MUFFASIL District-
Begusarai
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Kuldeep Mishra @ Kuldip Kumar Son of Shashi Kant Mishra Resident of
Village- Bari Aghu, Ward No. 41, P.S.- Begusarai Muffasil, District-
Begusarai
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Shashi Dhar Jha, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Sanjay Kumar Pandey, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL
ORAL ORDER
2 19-05-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Begusarai Muffasil P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026, registered under
Sections 25(1 -B)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act.
3. As per prosecution case, two persons were caught
and a pistol was recovered from Saurav Kumar and no
objectionable material was found from the petitioner yet he was
made an accused.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the
present case. No incriminating article has been recovered from
the conscious possession of this petitioner. The petitioner has
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clean antecedent and he is in custody since 24.02.2026.
5. Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposes
the prayer for bail of the petitioner.
6. Considering the period of custody and absence of
criminal antecedent as well as absence of recovery, this bail
application is allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioner above named, be
released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/-
(Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties of the like
amount each to the satisfaction of learned A.C.J.M. 1 st
Begusarai /concerned court below in connection with Begusarai
Muffasil P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026.
8. 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.
(Ansul, J)
Ranjeet/-Nitesh
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