Patna High Court
Arun SinghversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that bail could not be granted to the petitioner.
Summary
Arun Singh was arrested in connection with a robbery and murder case (IPC sections 392 and 302) and for illegal possession of a firearm under Section 27 of the Arms Act. The motorcycle used in the killing was recovered from his residence, and he has been in custody since 19‑02‑2024. The petitioner sought bail for the second time after an earlier bail application was rejected. The High Court, noting the seriousness of the offences and the evidence linking the petitioner to the crime, declined to grant bail and ordered the lower court to expedite the trial and ensure witness attendance. The order also directed the Superintendent of Police to facilitate the appearance of witnesses.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving robbery, murder and illegal possession of arms
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 392
Subjects
- bail
- robbery
- murder
- Arms Act
- criminal procedure
- trial expedite
- witness attendance
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.71302 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-3 Year-2024 Thana- HUSSAINGANJ District- Siwan
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Arun Singh S/o Sanjeet Singh Resident of village - Machakna, P.S -
Hussainganj, District - Siwan
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Kumari Anupam, Advocate
For the State : Mr.Madhura Nand Jha, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 09-02-2026 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 Hussainganj P.S.
Case No. 3 of 2024 registered for the offence punishable under
Sections 392 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and under
Section 27 of the Arms Act.
3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner has
been rejected vide order dated 06.03.2025 passed in Cr. Misc.
No. 10318 of 2025, which reads as under:
“Heard learned counsel for the
petitioner, learned counsel for the informant and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in
connection with Hussainganj P.S. Case No. 3 of
2024 registered for the offence under Sections
392 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and
under Section 27 of the Arms Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, while
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committing loot, unknown criminals have killed
the deceased.
4. The motorcycle used in the killing
of the deceased has been recovered from the
house of the petitioner who has participated in
the crime.
5. The petitioner is in custody since
19.02.2024.
6. Considering the serious allegations
of loot and murder against the petitioner, this
Court is not inclined to grant bail to the
petitioner.
7. Accordingly, this application is
dismissed. 8. The Court below is directed to
expedite the trial of the petitioner and conclude
the same at the earliest.”
4. Considering the gravity of offence, I am not
inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
5. Accordingly, the application stands dismissed.
6. The Court below is directed to expedite the trial.
7. The Superintendent of Police, Siwan is directed to
ensure the appearance of the witnesses in the trial so that the
trial is not delayed.
8. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the
Principal District Judge, Siwan and the Superintendent of
Police, Siwan forthwith through FAX or e-mail for its
compliance.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
P. Kumar
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