Patna High Court
Rabin Yadav @ Ravindra YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that, given the seriousness of the alleged offence and the petitioner’s identification in the T.I. parade, bail could not be granted.
Summary
The petitioner, Rabin Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Udakishunganj P.S. Case No. 279/2025, which alleged offences under Section 309(4) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that unknown criminals looted Rs. 4,13,500 and a motorcycle belonging to an informant, and the petitioner was identified in the T.I. parade. The petitioner’s counsel argued that he was falsely implicated, has five prior criminal antecedents for which he is already on bail, and has been in custody since 18‑08‑2025, undertaking to cooperate with the trial. The Additional Public Prosecutor opposed bail, emphasizing the petitioner’s identification and the seriousness of the offence. The Court, after considering the gravity of the alleged crime and the identification, declined to grant bail and dismissed the application.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case involving alleged looting and theft under Section 309(4) of the B.N.S.
- Whether the petitioner’s identification in the T.I. parade and the gravity of the offence justify denial of bail
Legislation cited
- B.N.S. — s. 309(4)
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- identification
- gravity of offence
- Section 309(4) B.N.S.
- court discretion
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.92076 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-279 Year-2025 Thana- UDAKISHUNGANJ District-
Madhepura
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Rabin Yadav @ Ravindra Yadav Son of Dhirendra Yadav Ro Vill. - Shyam,
P.S - Gwalpara, Distt. - Madhepura.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Manoj Kumar Pandey, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Ashok Kumar Singh, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 24-03-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Udakishunganj P.S. Case No. 279/2025 registered for the
offences punishable under Section 309(4) of B.N.S.
3. As per the prosecution case, unknown criminals
looted Rs. 4,13,500/- and the motorcycle of the informant.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
petitioner has falsely been implicated in the case. Learned
counsel further submits that he has five criminal antecedents in
which he is on bail and he is in custody since 18.08.2025. The
petitioner undertakes to co-operate in the case/ trial.
5. Learned APP for the State has opposed the prayer
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for regular bail of the petitioner on the ground that petitioner has
been identified in the T.I. parade.
6. Considering the gravity of the offence, this Court is
not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
7. Accordingly, this application stands dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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