Patna High Court
Raja Quraishi @ Sarfaraj Quraishi @ Srafaraj @ Safraj QuraishiversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner subject to conditions.
Summary
The petitioner, Raja Quraishi, was in custody since 6 November 2024 for alleged offences under sections 25(1‑b), 25(1‑a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and that the trial was unduly delayed. The State opposed the bail. The court, noting the length of custody and the delay in trial, allowed the bail application. The petitioner was released on a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties of the same amount, both of whom must be close relatives, and was directed to appear at the police station on the first Sunday of each month. Non‑appearance would lead to cancellation of bail.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused under the Arms Act considering prolonged pre‑trial detention and alleged delay in trial
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-a), 25(1-b), 26, 35
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- pre‑trial detention
- trial delay
- surety
- conditions of bail
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.5464 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-550 Year-2024 Thana- SHERGHATI District- Gaya
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Raja Quraishi @ Sarfaraj Quraishi @ Srafaraj @ Safraj Quraishi S/O Shaukat
Quraishi Residnet of Village- Meerpur, P.S.- Hantarganj, District- Chatra,
Jharkhand.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Praveen Kumar, Adv
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Shantanu Kumar, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 12-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. This is the second attempt on behalf of the
petitioner for grant of bail.
3. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Sherghati P.S.Case No. 550 of 2024 registered for the offence
punishable under sections 25(1-b),(a),26,35 Arms Act.
4. Petitioner is in custody since 06.11.2024
5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this
case. It is further submits that the trail is being delayed.
6. Learned APP appearing for the State opposes the
prayer for regular bail of the petitioner.
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7. Considering the period of custody and the delay in
trial, this application is allowed.
8. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on bail
on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- ( ten thousand) with
two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the
learned court below/concerned Court in connection with
Sherghati P.S.Case No. 550 of 2024, subject to the condition
that two of the bailors should be close relative of the petitioner.
9. The petitioner will also mark attendance in
Hantarganj Police Station on the first Sunday of each month,
Any default in appearance at the Police Station would result in
cancellation of bail bonds of the petitioner.
10. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the
Superintendent of Police, Chatra, Jharkhand forthwith through
FAX or e-mail for its compliance.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
N.K/-
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