Patna High Court
Raju Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court held that there is no ground to grant bail and refused to review its earlier order denying bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Raju Kumar Singh, applied for regular bail in a case involving kidnapping and murder under Sections 140(1), 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. This was his second bail application after a prior rejection on 23‑04‑2025. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner aided the informant and another accused in killing the victim, and he had been in custody since 15‑12‑2024. The learned Assistant Public Prosecutor opposed bail, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences and the fact that charges had been framed and trial commenced. Justice Sandeep Kumar found no sufficient ground to overturn the earlier order and declined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite the grave nature of the offences of kidnapping and murder.
- Whether the High Court can review its earlier order denying bail.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 103(1), 140(1), 238, 3(5)
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- kidnapping
- murder
- high court
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.80775 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-576 Year-2024 Thana- SAHEBGANJ District- Muzaffarpur
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Raju Kumar Singh Son of Nawal Kishor Singh R/o Village - Salabpur, P.S. -
Deoria, Dist. - Muzaffarpur.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Shashi Bhushan Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Arun Kumar Pandey
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 09-01-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned APP for the State.
2. This is the 2nd attempt of the petitioner. The
petitioner seeks bail in connection with Sahebganj P.S. Case No.
576 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 140(1),
103(1), 238, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner was
rejected on 23.04.2025 in Cr. Misc. No. 21144 of 2025 which
reads as follows:-
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner
and learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection
with Sahebganj P.S. Case No. 576 of 2024 registered for
the offence punishable under Sections 140(1), 103(1),
238, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
3. As per the prosecution case, three named
accused persons are suspected of have kidnapped the
victim and killed him.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.80775 of 2025(2) dt.09-01-2026
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4. Several conversations were made
between the informant and Vinay Kumar Singh. The
petitioner has helped the informant and Vinay Kumar
Singh in killing the deceased. He is in custody since
15.12.2024.
5. Learned APP appearing for the State
opposes the prayer for regular bail of the petitioner.
6. Considering the allegation levelled
against the petitioner, I am not inclined to grant bail to
the petitioner.
7. Accordingly, the application stands
dismissed.
4. The charges have been framed in the case and the
trial has started. This Court finds no ground to review its earlier
order. Accordingly, this application for regular bail is rejected.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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