Suraj Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court rejected the petitioner's bail application in a murder case due to his criminal antecedents and involvement in nine other cases. However, it directed the trial court to conclude the trial within 15 months and the police to produce witnesses diligently, allowing bail upon default.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected; trial concluded within 15 months; witnesses to be produced on fixed dates.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.15443 of 2022
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-267 Year-2019 Thana- SARAI District- Vaishali
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Suraj Kumar, Son of Raja Prasad Rai Resident of Village - Dighi Kala West, P.S.- Hajipur Sadar in the District of Vaishali.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ranjeet Kumar, Advocate. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Jitendra Kumar Singh, APP. ======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PURNENDU SINGH ORAL ORDER
4 01-09-2022 Heard Mr. Ranjeet Kumar, learned counsel
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner can be granted bail in a murder case given his criminal antecedents and pending pending cases.
Whether the trial court must conclude the trial expeditiously if the prosecution fails to record evidence.
What direction can be given to police to ensure witness attendance on production dates.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Suraj Kumar
- respondent
The State of Bihar
Coram
Purnendu Singh
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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