Patna High Court
Prori Manjhi @ Ram Ayodhya ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ARUN KUMAR JHA
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner subject to strict conditions, despite his prior misuse of bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Prori Manjhi, applied for bail in a case registered under Section 47(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act. He had previously been granted bail three times, each of which was later cancelled for alleged misuse of the privilege, leading to his custody since June 4, 2026. The State opposed further bail, arguing that the petitioner repeatedly violated bail conditions and would likely continue to do so, jeopardising the trial. The court examined the history of bail cancellations, the provisions of the Criminal Procedure Code and Section 480(3) of the BNSS, and considered the petitioner’s undertaking not to misuse bail. Despite the petitioner’s record, the court ordered his release on bail with a bond of Rs.10,000, two sureties, and specific conditions, including attendance at all court dates and a close relative as one bailor. The trial was directed to continue on a day‑to‑day basis.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to a petitioner who has repeatedly misused bail privileges.
- Whether the conditions imposed under Section 480(3) of the BNSS are sufficient to prevent further misuse.
- Whether the provisions of Sections 82 and 83 of the Cr.P.C. affect the grant of bail in this case.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 47(a)
- BNSS — s. 480(3)
- Criminal Procedure Code — s. 82, 83
Subjects
- bail
- misuse of bail
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Section 47(a)
- Section 480(3) BNSS
- court conditions
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.42096 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-49 Year-2001 Thana- MADHAURAH District- Saran
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Prori Manjhi @ Ram Ayodhya Manjhi, Son of Late Saheju Manjhi, Resident
of Village - Mirzapur, Police Station - Marhowrah, District - Saran.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ashad, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Akbar Ali, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA
ORAL ORDER
2 01-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in
connection with Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 49 of 2001,
registered for the alleged offence under Section 47(a) of Bihar
Prohibiton and Excise Act.
3. It is a case of misuse of privilege of bail by the
petitioner.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
the petitioner was granted bail on 23.03.2001, but his bail bond
was cancelled on 08.08.2003 and process under Sections 82 &
83 of Cr.P.C. was issued. Thereafter, the petitioner surrendered
and was again released on bail. But due to absence of the
petitioner, his bail bond was again cancelled on 01.12.2022. The
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learned counsel further submits that the petitioner was
apprehended for the offence under Section 47(a) of Excise Act.
The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner
undertakes not to misuse the privilege of bail in future and he
will remain present on each and every date before the learned
trial court if released on bail. The petitioner is in custody since
04.06.2026 and is having antecedent of one case.
5. The learned APP vehemently opposes the
submission made on behalf of the petitioner. The learned APP
submits that the petitioner has misused the privilege of bail with
impunity and on four occasions, his bail bond was cancelled and
if he is again granted bail, he would certainly misuse the
privilege of bail and the trial would never be completed.
6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances and
submissions made here-in-above and considering the period of
custody of the petitioner due to misuse of privilege of bail, the
petitioner above named is directed to 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 learned 2 nd
Exclusive Special Excise Judge, Saran at Chapra, in connection
with Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 49/2001, subject to the
conditions mentioned in Section 480 (3) of the BNSS and also
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the following conditions :
(i) One of the bailors will be a close relative of
the petitioner.
(ii) The petitioner will remain present on each
and every date fixed by the court below.
(iii) In case of absence on two consecutive dates
or in violation of the terms of the bail, the bail
bond of the petitioner will be liable to be
cancelled by the court concerned.
However, considering the fact that the matter is quite
old, the learned trial court would continue the trial on day to
day basis.
(Arun Kumar Jha, J)
V.K.Pandey/-
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