Patna High Court
Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Kumar ChaurasiyaversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- ALLOWED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court allowed the petition for anticipatory bail, subject to bond and surety conditions.
Summary
The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (Rafiganj P.S. Case No. 282 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, arising from a family money dispute. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, being the brother‑in‑law of the informant, was involved in the dispute. The petitioner asserted innocence, clean antecedents, and argued that the allegations were rooted in a domestic quarrel. The State opposed the bail, contending the seriousness of the charges. After considering the facts, the court granted anticipatory bail, directing the petitioner to furnish a bail bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties and comply with conditions under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to anticipatory bail despite the nature of the offences alleged under the BNSS.
- Whether the family dispute context warrants denial of bail on grounds of potential tampering with evidence or absconding.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 115(2), 126(2), 303(2), 316, 318(4), 3(5), 351(2), 352, 482(2), 74
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- family dispute
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- bail conditions
- criminal procedure
- Section 482
- money dispute
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.88670 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-282 Year-2025 Thana- RAFIGANJ District- Aurangabad
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Ravi Kumar @ Ravi Kumar Chaurasiya Son of Kishori Prasad @ Kishori
Prasad Chaurasiya Resident of - Nagar Panchayat, Rafiganj, Ward No.- 8,
P.S.- Rafiganj, District - Aurangabad (Bihar).
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ashwani Kumar Tiwary
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Ahmad Ali
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 15-01-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned counsel for the State.
2. The petitioner apprehends arrest in connection with
Rafiganj P.S. Case No. 282 of 2025 registered for offences
under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 316, 352, 303(2), 318(4),
351(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is the
brother-in-law (Sala) of the informant. There is family dispute
between the parties.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
petitioner is quite innocent and has not committed any offence.
The petitioner claims clean antecedent.
5. Learned APP for the State has vehemently opposed
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the prayer for bail.
6. From the reading of the FIR, it appears that to be
money dispute between both the relatives.
7. Considering the facts and circumstances of the
case, this application for anticipatory bail stands allowed.
8. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above-named, in the
event of arrest or surrender within four weeks from today in the
Court below, be released on anticipatory bail on furnishing bail
bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of
the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Chief Judicial
Magistrate, Aurangabad/concerned Court below in connection
with Rafiganj P.S. Case No. 282 of 2025 subject to the
conditions as laid down under Section 482(2) of the BNSS.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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