Patna High Court
Prince Kumar @ Prince YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that regular bail could not be granted to the petitioner.
Summary
Prince Kumar was arrested in connection with a murder case (Gwalpara P.S. Case No.107 of 2024) alleged under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with others, killed the deceased over a debt of Rs.70,000 owed to a third party. The petitioner, in custody since 4 March 2025, applied for regular bail. The Patna High Court, noting the seriousness and gravity of the offences, declined to grant regular bail, stating that the petitioner could re‑apply if the trial is delayed. The order was limited to the bail application and does not prejudice the merits of the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite the seriousness of the murder and arms offences
- Whether the nature of the accusation and gravity of the offence justify denial of bail
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 27
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 34
Subjects
- regular bail
- murder
- IPC 302
- IPC 34
- Arms Act 27
- criminal procedure
- bail denial
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.77660 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-107 Year-2024 Thana- GWALPARA District- Madhepura
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Prince Kumar @ Prince Yadav S/o Resham Lal Yadav Resident of Shyam,
P.S.- Gwalpara, Distt- Madhepura
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Ms. Patla Kumari
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh, APP
Mr. Shailendra Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
5 06-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Gwalpara P.S. Case No. 107 of 2024 registered for the offence
under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27
of the Arms Act.
3. Unknown criminals have killed the deceased. It has
come during the investigation that the petitioner along with
other criminals had committed the murder of the deceased
because the deceased owed Rs. 70,000/- to one Satish Kumar.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 04.03.2025.The
allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances,,
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the nature of the accusation and the gravity of the offence, this
Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
rejected. If the trial is delayed by the prosecution, the petitioner
may renew his prayer for bail.
7. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case
and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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