Patna High Court
Ankit KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was granted to the petitioner with conditions.
Summary
Ankit Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)a and 26 of the Arms Act for allegedly possessing a country‑made pistol. He had been in custody since 15 January 2026 and filed an application for bail. The court considered the length of his detention and the nature of the offence. It granted bail, ordering a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties of the same amount. The bail order also required the petitioner to report to the police station every Sunday, with non‑compliance leading to cancellation of bail.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to a person accused under Sections 25(1‑B)a and 26 of the Arms Act after prolonged custody
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-B)a, 26
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- possession of illegal firearm
- criminal procedure
- surety
- attendance condition
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.44862 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-5 Year-2026 Thana- KASHICHAK District- Nawada
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Ankit Kumar Son of Ramanuj Singh Resident of Village - Khakhari, P.S.-
Kashichak, District - Nawada.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Man Mohan Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Sanjay Kumar Tiwary
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 09-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Kashichak P.S. Case No. 05 of 2026 registered for the offence
under Sections 25(1-B)a, 26 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the recovery is of
one country made pistol from the petitioner.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 15.01.2026.
5. Considering the period of custody of the
petitioner, this application is allowed.
6. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on
bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand)
with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
the learned concerned Court below in connection with
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.44862 of 2026(2) dt.09-07-2026
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Kashichak P.S. Case No. 05 of 2026.
7. As a condition of this order, the petitioner after
being released on bail is directed to mark his attendance at
Kashichak Police Station on every Sunday of each month. Any
default in appearance at the police station will result in
cancellation of bail bonds of the petitioner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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