Patna High Court
Bibi Kunti @ Kumni @ KumaniversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL REJECTED
- Bench
- PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Holding
The court denied anticipatory bail, holding that the nature of the accusations does not merit such relief.
Summary
The petitioners, who are relatives of a missing woman, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 498A and 365 of the Indian Penal Code alleging torture for dowry. The FIR alleges that the petitioners tortured the informant’s daughter, who is now missing. The petitioners sought protection from arrest, arguing lack of evidence. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, especially the dowry‑related torture and the victim’s disappearance. Considering the nature and gravity of the accusations, the court rejected the prayer for anticipatory bail. Consequently, the petition was dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether anticipatory bail can be granted to the petitioners accused under Sections 498A and 365 IPC given the nature of the allegations
- Whether the seriousness of the dowry‑related torture and the victim’s disappearance warrants denial of anticipatory bail
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 365, 498A
Subjects
- anticipatory bail
- dowry harassment
- IPC 498A
- IPC 365
- bail jurisprudence
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.89705 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-408 Year-2024 Thana- ARARIA District- Araria
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1. Bibi Kunti @ Kumni @ Kumani Wife of late Ramjani @ Rasul Resident of
Village- Farauta, Paik tola, Ward no. 10, Ps- Araria, Dist- Purnia.
2. Guliya @ Mena Khatoon Daughter of late Ramjani @ Rasul Resident of
Village- Farauta, Paik tola, Ward no. 10, Ps- Araria, Dist- Araria
3. Gulli @ Gulo Wife of Mahfooz @ Md. jawed Resident of Village- Farauta,
Paik tola, Ward no. 10, Ps- Araria, Dist- Araria
4. Karu Miyan @ Karu son of Guddu Resident of Village- Farauta, Paik tola,
Ward no. 10, Ps- Araria, Dist- Araria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Md. Kalim Son of Late Hamid Miyan Resident of Village- Kamalpur, Ward
no. 10, Ps- Jalalgarh, dist- Araria
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Md Naushaduzzoha
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Shyam Kumar Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
ORAL ORDER
2 15-01-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned
A.P.P for the State.
2. The petitioners apprehend their arrest in a case,
registered for offence punishable under Sections 498A, 365 of
the Indian Penal Code.
3. As per F.I.R., petitioners, who are in-laws members
of daughter of informant, are alleged to have committed torture
to her (daughter of informant) for dowry. The victim (daughter
of informant) is still traceless.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.89705 of 2025(2) dt.15-01-2026
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4. Considering the nature of accusation, the prayer
for anticipatory bail of petitioners is rejected.
(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
anay
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