Patna High Court
Ravish KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that bail could be granted as the petitioner was not a flight risk, was willing to cooperate, and the surety of Rs.10,000 with two sureties was adequate.
Summary
Ravish Kumar filed a bail application before the Patna High Court in connection with FIR No.28‑12‑2024 (Case No.1094 of 2024) which alleged offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 316(2), 316(5), 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The petitioner argued that he was not a flight risk, had no criminal antecedents and was willing to cooperate with the investigation. The State opposed the bail, contending the seriousness of the charges and the possibility of tampering with evidence. The Court examined the nature of the offences, the petitioner’s cooperation, and the adequacy of a surety of Rs.10,000 with two sureties. Finding no sufficient ground to deny bail, the Court ordered that bail be granted subject to the petitioner’s cooperation in the investigation and trial. The order also directed the petitioner to appear as required and comply with any further conditions imposed by the trial court.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted in a case involving offences under Sections 319(2), 318(4), 316(2), 316(5), 338, 336(3), 340(2) and 61(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Whether the petitioner poses a flight risk or a risk of tampering with evidence.
- Whether the amount of surety and conditions imposed are sufficient to secure the petitioner’s attendance.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 316, 318, 319, 336, 338, 340, 61
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- serious offences
- surety
- flight risk
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.79298 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-1094 Year-2024 Thana- SONEPUR District- Saran
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Ravish Kumar Son of Jitendra Rai R/o Village - Nazarmira @ Pahleja
Shahpur Diyara, P.S.- Sonpur, District - Saran, Bihar.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mrs. Chetna, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Renu Kumari, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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