Patna High Court
Rahul Kumar Yadav @ Rahul YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was denied to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner Rahul Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a robbery and assault case (PS Raniganj Case No.362/2025) involving theft of Rs. 2,43,000 and possession of arms. The informant identified him as the person who snatched his bag and injured him; stolen items and a bike were recovered from him. Although his name was not in the FIR, it was linked through a co‑accused’s confessional statement. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing lack of direct FIR mention. The court examined the seriousness of the offences under Sections 309(6), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act, and the material evidence, and concluded that bail could not be granted. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, with the court noting its observations are prima facie and not to prejudice the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in view of the alleged robbery, assault and possession of arms
- Whether the identification of the petitioner through a co‑accused’s confessional statement suffices for bail consideration
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- arms act
- theft
- assault
- confessional statement
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.36868 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-362 Year-2025 Thana- RANIGANJ District- Araria
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Rahul Kumar Yadav @ Rahul Yadav S/O Sail Kumar Yadav R/O Village-
Hatta, Bakhari, Ward No. 10, P.S- Kursakanta, Distt.- Araria.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Mrigendra Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Surendra Prasad Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 30-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Raniganj P.S. Case No. 362 of 2025, registered for the offences
punishable under Sections 309(6), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and
Section 25(1-B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, three persons allegedly
committed a loot of Rs. 2,43,000/- after assaulting the
informant.
4. The informant has identified the petitioner and
stated that he had snatched his bag and injured him by hitting
him on the head. The stolen documents, including his ATM
cards, Aadhaar card, an empty passbook and the bike used in the
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incident, were recovered from the petitioner. The petitioner is in
custody since 02.10.2025. The petitioner is not named in the
FIR; his name surfaced on the basis of the confessional
statement of the co-accused, Ranjit Kumar.
5. Having considered the facts and circumstances of
the case and the involvement of the petitioner in the alleged
occurrence, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the
petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for bail stands
dismissed.
7. 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.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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