Patna High Court
Kanhay Singh @ Kanhaiya Singh @ Kanhaiya Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Regular bail was denied to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Kanhay Singh, was arrested on 30 January 2025 in connection with a murder case (Sono P.S. Case No. 28 of 2025) alleging he killed his wife for dowry demands. The charge sheet cites Sections 80(2), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner applied for regular bail, contending his right to liberty. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, the existence of a prima facie case, and the risk to public order. Considering the gravity of the offence and the evidence presented, the court was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the application for regular bail was rejected.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail can be granted to the accused in a dowry‑related murder case under Sections 80(2), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 238, 3(5), 80(2)
Subjects
- bail
- dowry death
- murder
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.51946 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-28 Year-2025 Thana- SONO District- Jamui
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Kanhay Singh @ Kanhaiya Singh @ Kanhaiya Kumar Singh S/O Lalan Singh
R/O Village- Ashna, P.S- Sono, Distt.- Jamui.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Vijay Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Yogendra Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
8 25-03-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Sono P.S. Case No. 28 of 2025, registered for the offence under
Sections 80(2), 238, and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner, who is
the husband of the deceased, is accused of killing the deceased
for the demand of dowry along with others. The petitioner is in
custody since 30.01.2025.
4. Considering the allegations levelled against the
petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the
petitioner.
5. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.51946 of 2025(8) dt.25-03-2026
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rejected.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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