Sanjay Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
In a criminal miscellaneous matter, the Patna High Court rejected the bail petition of an accused person charged with murder and possession of prohibited firearms. The court noted the presence of the petitioner at the scene and incriminating confession, refusing bail and directing the petitioner to renew the application after framing of charges.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; petitioner directed to renew prayer after framing of charge.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.21651 of 2020
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-101 Year-2019 Thana- SANOKHAR District- Bhagalpur
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Sanjay Kumar, aged about 32 year, Male, Son of Gobardhan Mahto, Resident of Village- Bhuwanchak, P.S.- Sanhaulla, District- Bhagalpur.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ranjan Kumar Jha, Advocate For the State : Mr.Sanjay Kumar Sharma, A.P.P. ======================================================
... ... Opposite Party/s
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANJANI KUMAR SHARAN ORAL ORDER
5 12-10-2020
Heard the parties through the virtual court proceeding.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be granted bail in connection with an offence under Section 302 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act given inculpatory confession and recovery of weapons?
Whether bail is permissible before the framing of charges in a murder case?
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Sanjay Kumar
- respondent
The State of Bihar
Coram
Anjani Kumar Sharan
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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