Patna High Court
Ranjeet MahtoversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was denied to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjeet Mahto, was charged under IPC sections 147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B) and Section 27 of the Arms Act in a case registered in 2020. He had previously applied for bail, which was rejected in February 2023, and sought a second bail order. The court noted that the petitioner has nine prior criminal cases, including murder, demand of rangdari and attempt to murder, and that most co‑accused have absconded on bail. Considering the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner’s antecedent, the court declined to grant bail and dismissed the application. The court also directed that the petitioner’s trial be conducted separately from the absconding accused.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner given the gravity of the offences (IPC 147,148,149,302,120B and Arms Act 27) and his extensive criminal antecedent
- Whether the trial of the petitioner should be separated from the other accused who have jumped bail
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 120B, 147, 148, 149, 302
Subjects
- bail
- IPC
- Section 147
- Section 148
- Section 149
- Section 302
- Section 120B
- Arms Act
- Section 27
- antecedent
- serious offence
- trial separation
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.67641 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-14 Year-2020 Thana- NOWKOTHI GARHPURA District-
Begusarai
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Ranjeet Mahto S/O Bambam Mahto Resident of Vill.- Samsa, P.S.- Nawkothi,
Dist.- Begusarai
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Arvind Kumar, Advocate
For the State : Mr.Nirmal Kumar Sinha, 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 bail in connection with Nawkothi P.S.
Case No. 14 of 2020 registered for the offence under Section
147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code and
Section 27 of Arms Act.
3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner has
been rejected vide order dated 01.02.2023 passed in Cr. Misc.
No. 43822 of 2022, which reads as under:
“Heard learned counsel appearing
on behalf of the petitioner and learned APP
appearing on behalf of the State.
Let the defect(s), if any, be removed
within a period of four weeks from today.
The petitioner seeks bail in
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.67641 of 2025(3) dt.10-02-2026
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connection with Naokothi/Nowkothi P.S. Case
No. 14 of 2020 registered for the offence under
Section 147, 148, 149, 302 and 120(B) of the
Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of Arms Act.
Learned counsel for the informant
has submitted that the petitioner has antecedent
of eight cases.
The petitioner is the assailant of the
deceased.
In view of the above, this Court is not
inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
The application for bail stands
rejected.
The Court below is directed to
expedite the trial.”
4. The petitioner is having antecedent of nine cases
which includes cases of murder, demand of rangdari and
attempt to murder. Most of the accused of this case have jumped
bail.
5. Considering the gravity of the offence and the
antecedent, I am not inclined to review my earlier order.
6. Accordingly, the application stands dismissed.
7. The Court below is directed to separate the trial of
the petitioner from the absconding accused and proceed with the
trial.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
P. Kumar
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