Patna High Court
Sindho Koda @ Singho Koda @ Singhehwar Koda @ Sindheshwar KodaversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Regular bail was not granted to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Sindho Koda, was named in an FIR for alleged involvement in Naxalite activities and for offences under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. A co‑accused, arrested at the scene, identified the petitioner as an associate. A search of the co‑accused’s premises yielded a double‑barreled firearm, live cartridges, ammunition, and Naxalite pamphlets. The petitioner has been in custody since 9 July 2025 and is described as an absconder. The court examined the seriousness of the charges, the risk of tampering with evidence, and the petitioner’s status as an absconder, and consequently declined to grant regular bail. The application for regular bail was therefore rejected.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail can be granted to an accused of offences under Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26(i)(ii) and 35 of the Arms Act and Sections 18, 20, 22 and 23 of the UAPA, considering the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner’s status as an absconder.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1‑b)a, 26(i)(ii), 35
- Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act — s. 18, 20, 22, 23
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- UAPA
- Naxalite
- regular bail
- absconder
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.4345 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-36 Year-2019 Thana- LADAIYATAR District- Munger
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Sindho Koda @ Singho Koda @ Singhehwar Koda @ Sindheshwar Koda S/O
Garho Koda @ Garcho Koda R/O Vill.- Chormara, P.S.- Barhat, District-
Jamui
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Patna
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ravish Mishra
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 25-03-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Ladaiyatar P.S. Case No. 36 of 2019 registered for the offence
under Sections 25(1-b)a, 26(i)(ii) and 35 of the Arms Act and
Sections 18, 20, 22 and 23 of the UAP Act.
3. The petitioner is a named accused in the FIR, which
alleges involvement in Naxalite activities. The co-accused, Gore
Lal Naiya, was arrested on the spot and has named the petitioner
and others as his associates.
4. During the search, a double-barreled gun, loaded
live cartridges, 14 pieces of 12 bore bullets inside a polythene
bag, Naxalite pamphlets, and other materials related to Naxalite
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activities were recovered from the arrested accused. The
petitioner is in custody since 09.07.2025 and is an absconder.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances,
this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.
Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands rejected.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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