Patna High Court
Manish Kumar Rai @ Manish Singh @ Manish Rai @ Nanki @ ManishversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The bail application was dismissed; the petitioner was not entitled to bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Manish Kumar Rai, was charged under Sections 395 and 412 of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly looting Rs. 8 lakh from a bank, with his name appearing in a co-accused's confessional statement. He has fourteen prior criminal antecedents of a similar nature. The trial court framed charges on 16‑02‑2024 and the case is currently under trial. The petitioner sought regular bail for the second time, but the High Court found no fresh ground to revisit its earlier order of 28‑07‑2023, which had denied bail. Considering the seriousness of the offences, the extensive criminal record, and the ongoing trial, the court dismissed the bail application and directed the police to ensure witness presence.
Issues considered
- Whether bail can be granted to an accused of robbery and extortion with a substantial criminal record while the trial is ongoing.
- Whether the petitioner has shown any fresh ground to merit a revision of the earlier bail denial.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 395, 412
Subjects
- bail
- robbery
- extortion
- criminal antecedents
- trial proceedings
- Indian Penal Code
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.61660 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-28 Year-2020 Thana- KARTAHA District- Vaishali
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Manish Kumar Rai @ Manish Singh @ Manish Rai @ Nanki @ Manish S/O
Jitendra Rai @ Jitendra Ray @Jitendra Singh Resident of Village- Nanhak
Chak, P.S.- Bidupur, District- Vaishali
... ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner : Mr. Andlib Imrose, Advocate
Mr. Ashutosh Suman, Advocate
Mr. Shivanand Singh, Advocate
For the State : Mr. Mohammad Sufyan, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 10-02-2026 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 regular bail in connection with Kartaha
P.S. Case No.28 of 2020 registered for the offence under
sections 395 and 412 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. Earlier, the bail of the petitioner was rejected
by this Court vide order dated 28.07.2023 passed in Criminal
Miscellaneous No.46138 of 2023. The aforesaid order dated
28.07.2023 reads as under:-
“Heard learned counsel for the
petitioner and learned APP for the State.
2. This application for grant of regular
bail arise out of Kartaha P.S. Case No. 28 of
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.61660 of 2025(3) dt.10-02-2026
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2020 registered for the offence punishable
under Sections 395 and 412 of the Indian
Penal Code.
3. It is alleged that Rs. 8,00,000/-
(Rupees Eight Lakhs Only) was looted from a
Bank and name of the petitioner has transpired
in the confessional statement of the co-
accused.
4. Petitioner has fourteen criminal
antecedents of similar nature.
5. Considering the criminal antecedents
of the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to
grant bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, the prayer of bail of the
petitioner is rejected herewith.
7. The Trial of all the cases registered
against the petitioner is directed to be
expedited.
8. Let a copy of this order be
communicated to the learned Sessions Judge,
Vaishali at Hajipur for its compliance through
FAX and e-mail forthwith.”
4. From the report of the trial Judge, it appears
that the charge has been framed in this case on 16.02.2024.
5. Considering the fact that the trial is
proceeding, I am not inclined to review my earlier order dated
28.07.2023. Further, the learned counsel for the petitioner is not
able to show any fresh ground for grant of bail to the petitioner.
Accordingly, this bail application is dismissed.
6. The Superintendent of Police, Vaishali
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directed to ensure the presence of witnesses in the trial.
7. Let a copy of this order be communicated to
the Superintendent of Police, Vaishali forthwith through FAX or
e-mail for its compliance.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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