Patna High Court
Krishna Singh @ Krishna Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that given the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner’s participation, regular bail could not be granted.
Summary
Krishna Singh was charged under sections 115(2), 118(1), 109, 103(1) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 for allegedly killing three persons and assaulting another with a knife, causing grievous injuries. He applied for regular bail before the Patna High Court. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, the petitioner’s alleged participation in the crime, and the nature of the injuries inflicted. Considering the gravity of the offences and the risk of tampering with evidence, the court was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was rejected, with a direction that the petitioner may renew the prayer if the trial is unduly delayed.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite being charged with murder and grievous assault under the B.N.S., 2023
Legislation cited
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 — s. 103(1), 109, 115(2), 118(1), 3(5)
Subjects
- regular bail
- murder
- grievous injury
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act
- high court
- bail denial
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.5687 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-199 Year-2025 Thana- DAUDPUR District- Saran
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Krishna Singh @ Krishna Kumar Singh S/O Bachha Singh Resident of
Village- Bangra Bisain Tola, P.S- Daudpur, Distt.- Saran.
... ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner : Mr. Bindhachal Singh, Sr. Advocate
Mr. Vipin Kumar Singh, Advocate
Ms. Diksha Singh, Advocate
For the Opposite Party : Mr. Sanjay Kumar Tiwary, APP
For the Informant : Mr. Rama Kant Sharma, Sr. Advocate
Mr. Radha Mohan Singh, Advocate
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 25-03-2026 Heard learned Senior Counsel for the petitioner,
learned APP for the State and learned Senior Counsel for the
informant.
2. This application for grant of regular bail
arises out of Daudpur P.S. Case No.199 of 2025 registered for
the offence punishable under sections 115(2), 118(1), 109,
103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023.
3. The petitioner and others are accused of
killing and injuring three persons.
4. The petitioner is said to have assaulted one
of the injured with a knife causing four injuries, out of which,
three injuries have been found to be grievous in nature.
5. Considering the nature of allegation levelled
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.5687 of 2026(4) dt.25-03-2026
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against the petitioner and also his participation in the crime, I
am not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. Accordingly, this
bail application is rejected. If the trial is delayed by the
prosecution, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
pawan/-
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