Patna High Court
Sulo Yadav @ Sholo YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ARUN KUMAR JHA
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner subject to a Rs.10,000 bond, two sureties and conditions under Section 480(3) of the BNSS.
Summary
The petitioner, Sulo Yadav, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act, alleging that the alleged seizure of a country‑made katta and ten live cartridges from his possession was unfounded and that the police failed to follow the provisions of Section 100 of the CrPC. The prosecution opposed the bail, relying on the charge sheet and the petitioner’s prior involvement in another case for which he was already on bail. The court examined the material on record, noted the absence of an independent witness to the seizure and the procedural lapses alleged by the petitioner, and considered the petitioner’s period of custody since 23‑10‑2025. Weighing the facts, the court decided to grant bail, directing the petitioner to furnish a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties and imposing conditions under Section 480(3) of the BNSS. The bail order also required the petitioner’s presence at all court dates and stipulated cancellation of bail upon repeated non‑appearance.
Issues considered
- What is the applicability of bail provisions in offences under Sections 25(1‑B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act?
- Whether the alleged procedural irregularities in the seizure (non‑compliance with Section 100 CrPC) justify granting bail?
- Whether the petitioner’s prior bail in another case and the existence of a charge sheet preclude bail in the present matter?
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1-B)(a), 26
- Bihar Negotiable Instruments (Security) Act — s. 480(3)
- Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 — s. 100
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- Section 25
- Section 26
- Section 100 CrPC
- Section 480(3) BNSS
- procedural lapse
- charge sheet
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.8255 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-153 Year-2025 Thana- MORKAHI District- Khagaria
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Sulo Yadav @ Sholo Yadav Son of Late Boudhu Yadav Resident of Village-
Alauli, Ward No. 08, P.S.- Alauli, District- Khagaria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ranjeet Kumar Singh, Adv.
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Dilip Kumar No. 1, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA
ORAL ORDER
2 17-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in
connection with Morkahi P.S. Case No. 153 of 2025, registered
for the offences under Sections 25(1-B)(a) and 26 of the Arms
Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, from the possession of
the petitioner, recovery of country made katta and ten live
cartridges were made.
4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the
petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and he has been
falsely implicated in this case. Nothing has been recovered from
person or possession of the petitioner. There is no independent
witness to search and seizure. The police has not followed the
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mandate of Section 100 of the CrPC. The petitioner is having
antecedent of one case in which he is on bail. Petitioner is in
custody since 23.10.2025. Charge sheet has been submitted.
5. Learned APP appearing for the State opposes the
submission made on behalf of the petitioner.
6. Having regard to the fact and circumstances and
submission made on behalf of the parties and considering the
submission of charge sheet and his period of custody, the
petitioner is directed to be released on bail, on furnishing bail
bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) each with
two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
learned ACJM-1st, Khagaria/concerned court, in connection
with Morkahi P.S. Case No. 153 of 2025, subject to the
condition laid down under Section 480(3) of the BNSS and
other following conditions:
(i) One of the bailors will be a close
relative of the petitioner.
(ii) The petitioner will remain present on
each and every date fixed by the court
below, if so required by the learned trial
court.
(iii) In case of absence on three
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consecutive dates or in violation of the
terms of the bail, the bail bond of the
petitioner will be liable to be cancelled
by the court concerned.
(Arun Kumar Jha, J)
Anuradha/-
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