Patna High Court
Shankar Yadav @ GoluversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- ALLOWED
- Bench
- ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
Holding
The Court granted bail to the petitioner.
Summary
Shankar Yadav @ Golu was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 308(5) and 111(1) of the B.N.S., alleging that a call from a mobile number demanded a ransom of Rs. 50 lakh and threatened to shoot the informant. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that the mobile number used belonged to a woman named Manju Devi and that he had no involvement in the alleged demand. He also highlighted that he had been in judicial custody since 21‑12‑2024 and that the only allegation was the demand, with no money actually exchanged. The State opposed bail, arguing the seriousness of the offence. After hearing both sides, the Court decided to grant bail on a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties, subject to the condition of cooperation in the trial and possible cancellation for non‑appearance on two consecutive dates.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a case of alleged extortion and threat under Sections 308(5) and 111(1) of the B.N.S. considering the evidence and the petitioner's claim of innocence
Legislation cited
- B.N.S. — s. 111(1), 308(5)
Subjects
- bail
- extortion
- threat to life
- criminal antecedent
- judicial custody
- Section 308(5)
- Section 111(1)
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.91292 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-102 Year-2024 Thana- Salmari District- Katihar
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Shankar Yadav @ Golu, S/o Byanjan Yadav @ Vyanjan Prasad Yadav @
Vyanjan Kumar Yadav, Resident of Chhorgaraya Tola Mohabbatpur, P.S.-
Salmari, District- Katihar
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Bhola Prasad, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK KUMAR PANDEY
ORAL ORDER
2 30-01-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner has prayed for bail in connection with
Salmari P.S. Case No. 102 of 2024 registered for the offence
punishable under Sections 308(5) and 111(1) of B.N.S.
3. The case of the prosecution, in short, is that a call was
made on the mobile of the informant from mobile no. 9910114969
and was asking for ransom of Rs. 50 lakhs or else he will shoot the
informant.
4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner
has submitted that petitioner is innocent and has committed no
offence. He has been falsely implicated in this case. He has been
framed in this case as he is having criminal antecedent of 10 cases.
The number from which call was made does not belong to him.
From perusal of the order of learned trial Court, it transpires that
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the number belongs to one Manju Devi. Learned counsel for the
petitioner has submitted that petitioner is not related in any way
with Manju Devi. It has also been submitted that only allegation is
that demand was made but no cash was handed over. Petitioner is
languishing in judicial custody since 21.12.2024.
5. Learned APP appearing for the State has vehemently
opposed the application for bail.
6. Having heard learned counsel for the parties and
considering the facts and circumstances of the case, this Court is
inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. The above named
petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond
of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. ten thousand only) with two sureties of the
like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned C.J.M., Katihar
in connection with Salmari P.S. Case No. 102 of 2024 with the
condition that petitioner shall cooperate in the trial and bail
bond of the petitioner will be cancelled if the petitioner shall
not present for two consecutive dates without any cogent
reason.
(Ashok Kumar Pandey, J)
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