Patna High Court
Pampam Bind @ Ranjit RajversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that bail could not be granted in view of the seriousness of the offenses and the substantial recovery of arms.
Summary
The petitioner, Pampam Bind, applied for regular bail in a case registered under several provisions of the Arms Act, alleging that pistols, live cartridges, and manufacturing tools were recovered from his residence. The prosecution alleged that these items were intended for illegal arms manufacture. The petitioner had been in custody since March 16, 2026, and it was noted that his father was caught at the scene while the petitioner fled. The court examined the seriousness of the offenses and the quantum of the seized weapons. Considering the gravity of the alleged offenses and the evidence of a substantial seizure, the court declined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused under Sections 25(1-AA), 26(1), 26(2), 35 and 25(1-B)a of the Arms Act given the nature and quantum of the seized arms.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-AA), 25(1-B)a, 26(1), 26(2), 35
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- illegal manufacture of arms
- seizure of weapons
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43840 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-225 Year-2024 Thana- KARAI PARSURAI District- Nalanda
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Pampam Bind @ Ranjit Raj Son of Krishna Bind Resident of Village Agarpar,
P.S.- Karai Parsurai, District - Nalanda.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Vibhuti Ranjan Sonvadra
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Sangeeta Sharma
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 07-07-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Karai Parsurai P.S. Case No. 225 of 2024 registered for the
offence under Sections 25(1-AA), 26(1), 26(2), 35, 25(1-B)a of
the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, one country made
pistol, two live cartridges and some tools which were to be used
in illegal manufacture of arms have been recovered from the
house of the petitioner.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 16.03.2026.
5. The father of the petitioner was caught on the spot
and the petitioner ran away from there.
6. Considering the quantum of recovery, this court is
not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.43840 of 2026(2) dt.07-07-2026
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7. Accordingly, this application stands dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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