Patna High Court
Vinod Rajak @ Binod RajakversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The application for regular bail was dismissed.
Summary
Vinod Rajak applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 504 and 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code, alleging that he cheated a victim of Rs. 9,00,000 by promising a job. The petitioner claimed innocence and argued that he had been in custody since 8 October 2025 despite having two prior criminal antecedents. The State and the informant’s counsel opposed bail, contending that the stolen amount was transferred to the petitioner’s wife’s bank account. The Court examined the nature of the allegations, the petitioner’s criminal history, and the risk of tampering with evidence. It concluded that the circumstances did not justify granting bail and dismissed the regular bail application, noting that its observations were prima facie and would not affect the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite the seriousness of the offences and his prior criminal antecedents.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 406, 420, 467, 468, 504, 506/34
Subjects
- regular bail
- IPC
- cheating
- criminal antecedents
- bail application
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.9108 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-117 Year-2023 Thana- FESHAR District- Aurangabad
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Vinod Rajak @ Binod Rajak Son of Kameshwar Rajak Resident of vill-
Dosma PS- Deo Dist- Aurangabad
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Shila kumari W/O- Kulendra Yadav, R/V-Tendua, P.S-Fesar, Dist-
Aurangabad
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Adarsh Singh, Advocate
For the State : Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh, APP
For the O.P. No. 2 : Mrs. Mukul Kumari, Advocate
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 06-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Fesar P.S. Case No. 117 of 2023 registered for the offence under
Sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 504, 506/34 of the Indian Penal
Code.
3. The accused persons including the petitioner are
alleged to have cheated Rs. 9,00,000/- from the victim in the
name of providing job.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 08.10.2025 having two criminal
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antecedents.
5. Learned A.P.P. for the State as well as learned
counsel for the informant have vehemently opposed the prayer
for bail and submits that amount has been transferred in the
bank account of petitioner’s wife.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances
of the case and also nature of allegation as alleged against the
petitioner, this application for regular bail is dismissed.
7. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case
and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Ranjeet/-
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