Keshav Kumar Jha v. the State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
In bail application under Sections 302, 120B IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, the High Court rejected the prayer stating it was not a fit case due to criminal antecedents, presence at the scene in CCTV footage, and recovery of a motorcycle linked to the prosecution.
What did the court decide?
Bail prayer of the petitioner rejected.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.42438 of 2022
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-19 Year-2022 Thana- KHAJANCHI HAT District- Purnia
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Keshav Kumar Jha S/O Sri Lalit Jha Resident of Marwari Dharamshala, P.S.Naugachia, District- Bhagalpur, Permanent Address at Bhagwa, P.S.- Simri, Bkhtiyarpur, District- Saharsa.
Versus
The State Of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ashok Kumar Yadav, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Ms. Anita Kumari Singh, APP. ======================================================
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SHAILENDRA SINGH ORAL ORDER
7 24-03-2023 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.
Petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with K. Hat P.S. Case No. 19 of 2022 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 302 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and Section 27 of Arms Act.
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in connection with charges of murder and illegal possession of arms.
Whether the recovery of a motorcycle and presence in CCTV footage justifies denial of bail despite petitioner not being named in the FIR.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Keshav Kumar Jha
- respondent
The State Of Bihar
Coram
Shaileendra Singh
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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