Patna High Court

HARSH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 9 July 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

The Court denied regular bail, holding that the gravity of the offences precludes granting bail.

Summary

Harsh Kumar applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 309(4) and 111 of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act, alleging that he and co‑accused looted an informant’s jewellery shop at gunpoint. He has been in custody since 18 March 2026. The prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the offences, particularly the use of a firearm and the nature of the loot. The Court, after hearing the parties on 9 July 2026, considered the gravity of the alleged crimes and the risk to public order. Concluding that the seriousness outweighed the petitioner’s bail request, the Court dismissed the bail application.

Issues considered

Whether regular bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case involving armed robbery under Sections 309(4), 111 of the BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act

Legislation cited

Arms Act — s. 27
BNS — s. 111, 309(4)

Subjects

regular bail
armed robbery
Arms Act
BNS
criminal procedure

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                               CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.44864 of 2026
                       Arising Out of PS. Case No.-657 Year-2025 Thana- BASANTPUR District- Siwan
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                  HARSH KUMAR Son of Dharmendra Singh Resident of Village- Nawalpur
                  Braharia, P.S.- Barharia, District- Siwan.
                                                                      ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                        Versus
                  The State of Bihar Bihar
                                                               ... ... Opposite Party/s
                  ======================================================
                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s     :       Mr.Nafisu Zzoha
                  For the Opposite Party/s :       Mr.Shaheen Begum
                  ======================================================
                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                        ORAL ORDER

2    09-07-2026                    Heard the parties.

                                 2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with

                    Basantpur P.S. Case No. 657 of 2025 registered for the offence

                    under Sections 309(4), 111 of the BNS and under Section 27 of

                    the Arms Act.

                                 3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner and other

                    accused are alleged to have committed loot in the informant’s

                    jewellary shop on gun point.

                                 4. The petitioner is in custody since 18.03.2026.

                                 5. Considering the gravity of the offence, this Court is

                    not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

                                 6. Accordingly, this application stands dismissed.



                                                                (Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-

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