Patna High Court
Ram Pravesh MahtoversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that regular bail could not be granted due to the seriousness of the allegations and the petitioner’s status as an absconder.
Summary
Ram Pravesh Mahto applied for regular bail in a case registered in 2015 under multiple IPC sections (448, 120B, 34, 147, 149, 384, 386) and UAPA sections (10, 17, 18). The prosecution alleges that he participated in constructing a statue of a Naxalite, and he has been in custody since 17 April 2026, being described as an absconder. The court examined the seriousness of the offences and the prima facie material linking the petitioner to the alleged crime. Considering the gravity of the charges and the petitioner’s status as an absconder, the court was not inclined to grant regular bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, though the petitioner was allowed to file a fresh bail prayer after the charge sheet is framed. The court clarified that its observations were preliminary and would not affect the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to an accused described as an absconder facing serious offences under the IPC and UAPA.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 120B, 147, 149, 34, 384, 386, 448
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act — s. 10, 17, 18
Subjects
- regular bail
- absconder
- Naxalite
- UAPA
- IPC
- statue construction
- serious offences
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.41357 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-226 Year-2015 Thana- TEGHRHA District- Begusarai
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Ram Pravesh Mahto S/O Bhuneshwar Mahto Resident of Village-Nonpur,
P.S.- Teghra, distt- Begusarai
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ashok Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Narsingh Tanti
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 25-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Teghra P.S. Case No. 226 of 2015 registered for the offence
under Sections 448, 120(B), 34, 147, 149, 384, 386 of the Indian
Penal Code and Section 17, 18 and 10 of the UAP Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner, along
with others, is involved in the construction of a statue of a
Naxalite.
4. The FIR is of the year 2015 and the petitioner is in
custody since 17.04.2026. It appears that the petitioner is an
absconder. The allegations against the petitioner are serious and
grave in nature. There exists prima facie material against the
petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of the
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offence.
5. Considering the allegations levelled against the
petitioner, the nature of the accusation and the fact that the
petitioner is an absconder, this Court is not inclined to grant
regular bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
dismissed. The petitioner is granted liberty to renew his prayer
for bail after framing of charge.
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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