Patna High Court
Deepak Kumar @ Deepak ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court allowed the petitioner's application for regular bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was arrested in connection with a murder case (PS Case No. 78 of 2025) under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. He contended that he is innocent, that the deceased was his wife who committed suicide, and that he has a clean antecedent, having been in custody since 9 January 2026. The State opposed his request for regular bail. After considering the facts, submissions of counsel, and the investigation material, the Court allowed the bail application. The petitioner was ordered to be released on a bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the same amount, with the order expressly limited to the bail matter and not on the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, considering the allegations, custody period, and claim of suicide.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 115(2), 126(2), 80, 85
Subjects
- bail
- regular bail
- murder
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- criminal procedure
- suicide claim
- clean antecedent
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.39536 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-78 Year-2025 Thana- MAGADH MEDICAL COLLEGE
District- Gaya
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Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Manjhi S/o Ramishwar Manjhi Resident of Village
- Kendui, PS - Magadh Medical, District - Gaya
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. P. Kr. Ojha, Advocate
Mr. Mritunjay Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Ajay Kumar No. 2
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 07-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Magadh Medical P.S. Case No. 78 of 2025 registered for the
offence under Section(s) 115(2), 126(2), 80 and 85 of the
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner along
with others are said to have killed the deceased.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 09.01.2026 and claims clean
antecedent. It is further submitted that the petitioner is the
husband of the deceased and the deceased committed suicide.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.39536 of 2026(2) dt.07-07-2026
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5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently
opposed the prayer for bail.
6. Having regards to the facts and circumstances of
the case, the submission advanced on behalf of the parties and
the materials collected during investigation, this application for
regular bail is allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above named, be
released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten
Thousand) 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 Magadh Medical
P.S. Case No. 78 of 2025.
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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