Patna High Court
Md. SaddamversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- NAWNEET KUMAR PANDEY
Holding
The court denied regular bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Md. Saddam, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act for allegedly possessing a country‑made pistol and live cartridges. He claimed innocence and alleged false implication, having been in custody since 19‑Oct‑2025. The State opposed bail, contending that the petitioner is involved in two other similar cases. The bench considered the seriousness of the arms offences and the alleged repeat involvement, and consequently declined to grant bail. The judge directed that the petitioner may file a fresh bail application after six months of custody.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act.
- Whether the existence of alleged involvement in other similar cases warrants denial of bail.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-B)(a), 26
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- regular bail
- pre‑trial detention
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.7276 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-1110 Year-2025 Thana- ALAMGANJ District- Patna
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Md. Saddam Son of Md. Kaushar @ Md. Arshad Resident of Mohalla - Pathri
Ghat, P.S. - Alamganj, Dist. - Patna.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Pratibha Gupta
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Lalan Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NAWNEET KUMAR
PANDEY
ORAL ORDER
2 17-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner as well
as learned APP for the State.
2. In this case, the petitioner is seeking regular bail
in connection with Alamganj P.S. Case No. 1110 of 2025,
registered for the offences punishable under Sections 25(1-B)
(a), 26 of Arms Act.
3. As per allegation, the petitioner was arrested with
a country-made pistol and two live cartridges.
4. The learned counsel for the petitioner has
submitted that the petitioner is innocent and has falsely been
implicated. He is under custody since 19.10.2025.
5. On the other hand, the learned APP for the State
has opposed the prayer for bail by submitting that the petitioner
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is involved in two other cases of similar nature.
6. Considering the above-mentioned facts and
circumstances, presently, I am not inclined to grant bail to the
petitioner. Accordingly, it is rejected.
7. However, the petitioner, if so advised, may renew
his prayer for bail after remaining six months under custody.
(Nawneet Kumar Pandey, J)
kundan/-
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