Patna High Court
Raju JhaversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court allowed the regular bail application, directing the petitioner’s release on bail with specified conditions.
Summary
Raju Jha was charged with murder under Sections 302 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code in Sursand Police Station Case No. 205 of 2024. After being in custody since May 1, 2024, his earlier bail application was rejected, but co‑accused had been granted bail. The petitioner argued that the circumstances warranted regular bail. The High Court considered the facts, including the grant of bail to co‑accused, and allowed the bail application. He was released on a bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties and directed to attend the police station monthly and cooperate with the trial, with non‑compliance leading to cancellation.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in a murder case under Sections 302/34 IPC given the facts and prior bail denials
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 302, 34
Subjects
- regular bail
- murder
- IPC 302
- IPC 34
- High Court
- bail conditions
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.92006 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-205 Year-2024 Thana- SURSAND District- Sitamarhi
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Raju Jha Son of Nathuni Jha Resident of Village - Srikhandi, P.S. - Sursand,
District - Sitamarhi.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ashok Kumar Jha
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Sanjay Kumar Tiwary
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 12-02-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned APP for the State.
2. This is the 2nd attempt of the petitioner for regular
bail in connection with Sursand P.S. Case No. 205 of 2024
registered for the offence under Sections 302/34 of the Indian
Penal Code. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner was
rejected vide Cr. Misc. No. 63059 of 2024 dated 20.11.2024.
3. The petitioner is accused of participating in the
killing of the deceased.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted
that the petitioner is in custody since 01.05.2024 and other co-
accused persons namely Prince Sah and Rupesh Mishra have
already been granted bail by this Court vide orders dated
30.04.2025 and 19.09.2025 passed in Cr. Misc. No. 23835 of
2025 and Cr. Misc. No. 57757 of 2025 respectively.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.92006 of 2025(2) dt.12-02-2026
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5. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances,
this application for regular bail is allowed.
6. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above named, be
released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten
Thousand)with two sureties of the like amount each to the
satisfaction of the learned S.D.J.M., Pupri, Sitamarhi/concerned
Court below in connection with Sursand P.S. Case No. 205 of
2024.
7. As a condition of this order, the petitioner after
being released on bail is directed to mark his attendance at
Sursand Police Station on first and third Sunday of each month.
Any default in appearance at the police station will result in
cancellation of bail bonds of the petitioner.
8. As a condition of this order, the petitioner, after
being released on bail, is directed to co-operate in the trial either
by appearing personally or through his lawyer in the trial Court
on each and every date fixed by the trial Court. Non-compliance
of the condition will result in cancellation of the bail bonds of
the petitioner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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