Patna High Court
Golu KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Anticipatory bail was granted to the petitioners subject to conditions under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.
Summary
The petitioners, Golu Kumar, Manoj Singh and Kanhaiya Kumar, were implicated in a case (Piprahi P.S. Case No. 38 of 2026) for alleged illegal mining under Sections 132, 61(2), 303(2), 317(2) and 62 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. They applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest, contending their innocence and that the requisite fine had already been paid to the Mining Department. The State and the Mining Department opposed the bail, arguing the seriousness of the offences. The Court, after considering the circumstances, allowed the anticipatory bail application, directing the petitioners to furnish bail bonds of Rs.10,000 each with two sureties, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) of the BNSS. The order was expressly limited to bail considerations and did not prejudice the merits of the criminal trial.
Issues considered
- Whether anticipatory bail can be granted in a case involving alleged illegal mining under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Whether Section 482(2) of the BNSS permits the Court to impose bail conditions in such matters.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 132, 303(2), 317(2), 482(2), 61(2), 62
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- illegal mining
- criminal procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Section 482
- bail conditions
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.38624 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-38 Year-2026 Thana- PIPRAHI District- Sheohar
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1. Golu Kumar son of Manoj Singh @ Manoj Kumar Resident of Village -
Inarwa Singahi, Ps- Piprahi, Dist- Sheohar
2. Manoj singh @ Manoj Kumar son of Shri narayan Singh Resident of Village
- Inarwa Singahi, Ps- Piprahi, Dist- Sheohar
3. Kanhaiya Kumar @ Kanhaiya Raut @ Nanhai Kumar @ Nanhai Raut @
Kanhiya Kumar son of Dinesh Raut Resident of Village - Inarwa Khurd, Ps-
Piprahi, Dist- Sheohar
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Mining Dept. Sheohar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Ms. Madhubala Verma
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Rajendra Singh
For the Mines : Mr. Naresh Dikshit, Spl. PP
Ms. Shruti Singh, Advocate
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 29-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners learned
counsel for the State and Ms. Shruti Singh, the learned counsel
appearing for the Mines Department.
2. The petitioners apprehend arrest in connection with
Piprahi P.S. Case No. 38 of 2026 registered for offences under
Sections 132, 61(2), 303(2), 317(2) and 62 of the Bharatiya
Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioners are
alleged to have been involved in illegal mining activities.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the
petitioners are quite innocent and have not committed any
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offence. It is further submitted that the fine amount has already
been deposited in the Mining Department.
5. Learned APP for the State and the learned counsel
for the mines have vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the
case, this application for anticipatory bail is allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioners, above-named, in
the event of their arrest or surrender within four weeks from
today in the Court below, be released on bail on furnishing bail
bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) each with two
sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned
Court below where the case is pending/successor court in
connection with Piprahi P.S. Case No. 38 of 2026 subject to the
conditions as laid down under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.
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.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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