In this bail appeal, the appellant sought release despite the trial being at its final stage. The court held that releasing the appellant would hamper trial progress, particularly given prior absconding, and rejected the bail prayer.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.21808 of 2023
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-10 Year-2013 Thana- BARH District- Patna
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Ashok Yadav, Son of Late Bhago @ Bhagwat Yadav, Resident of VillageDumariya, P.S.-Barh, District-Patna
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Arun Kumar, Advocate Mr. Raghubir Chandrayan, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Kumar Veerendra Narayan, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE HARISH KUMAR ORAL ORDER
5 01-09-2023
Heard Mr. Arun Kumar, learned counsel appearing on
behalf of the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.
bail to the petitioner, who is in judicial custody, in connection with Sessions Trial No. 31 of 2022 arising out of Barh P.S. Case No. 10 of 2013 for the alleged offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 325 and 302 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of the Arms Act.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.21808 of 2023(5) dt.01-09-2023 2/3
the fatal blow to his father-in-law. However, while rejecting the prayer for bail of the petitioner, liberty was given to the petitioner to renew his prayer for bail after six months, if the trial is not concluded within such period.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.21808 of 2023(5) dt.01-09-2023 3/3
stands rejected.
(Harish Kumar, J)
shivank/-
U T
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the appellant can be released on bail when the trial is nearing conclusion after a prolonged incarceration period.
Ashok Yadav
The State of Bihar
Harish Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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