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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.49023 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-175 Year-2026 Thana- BIHRA District- Saharsa ====================================================== Aman Kumar Singh S/o Kumod Kumar Singh, R/o Village- Rakia, PS- Bihra, District- Saharsa. ... ... Petitioner/s Versus The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Krishna Pd. Singh, Sr. Advocate Mr. Rakesh Singh, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Ahmad Ali, APP ======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA ORAL ORDER 2 22-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. for the State.
2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in connection with Bihra P.S. Case No. 175 of 2026 dated 18.05.2026, registered for the offences punishable under Sections 331(4) and 305 of the B.N.S., 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, a theft was committed in the dwelling house of the informant and a number of gold and silver ornaments were looted by unknown thieves. The name of the petitioner transpired during investigation for also being involved in the said occurrence.
4. Learned senior counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that petitioner is innocent and he has falsely been implicated in the present case. Nothing
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.49023 of 2026(2) dt.22-07-2026 2/3 incriminating has been recovered from person or possession of the petitioner. The name of the petitioner transpired in the present case on the basis of confessional statement of the co- accused Saurabh Kumar who confessed his guilt before the Police and he stated that he sold the gold jewelry at some jewerly shop and he want there with the petitioner on his motorcycle. Except for this allegation of assisting the co- accused in selling the ornaments at the jewelry shop, there is no other allegation levelled against this petitioner. Learned senior counsel next submits that petitioner is having clean antecedent. Learned senior counsel lastly submits that petitioner is in custody since 20.05.2026.
5. Learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the State opposes the submissions made on behalf of the petitioner.
6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances and
submissions made on behalf of the parties and considering the vague nature of allegation against the petitioner and also the lack of substantive material against him and further considering his clean antecedent and period of custody, the petitioner, above-named, is directed to be released on bail, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.49023 of 2026(2) dt.22-07-2026 3/3 learned Judicial Magistrate 1st Class, Saharsa / concerned Court, in connection with Bihra P.S. Case No. 175 of 2026, subject to the condition laid down under Section 480(3) of the B.N.S.S. and other following conditions: (i) One of the bailors will be a close relative of the petitioner. (ii) The petitioner will remain present on each and every date fixed by the court below, if so required by the learned trial Court. (iii) In case of absence on three consecutive dates or in violation of the terms of the bail, the bail bond of the petitioner will be liable to be cancelled by the Court concerned.
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