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Archna Devi v. the State of Bihar

Patna HC23 Aug 2023CR. MISC./52082/2023

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The High Court of Patna allowed a bail application filed by a housewife accused in murder. The court released the petitioner on bail bonds to the satisfaction of the Chief Judicial Magistrate despite State opposition, noting allegations of false implication due to enmity.

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Release of petitioner on bail by furnishing bonds of Rs.10,000 with two sureties of the same amount.

Archna Devi Vs the State of Bihar — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Patna HC (2023)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.52082 of 2023

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Arising Out of PS. Case No.-145 Year-2023 Thana- RAJAON District- Banka

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ARCHNA DEVI WIFE OF BHIRGU DAS RESIDENT OF VILLAGE CHAKAHWIDA, P.S.- RAJAUN, DISTRICT- BANKA

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

THE STATE OF BIHAR

... ... Opposite Party/s

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====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Pranaya Shankar Sinha Mr.Rajesh Shankar Sinha For the informant : Mr. Pravin Kumar For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Lalan Kumar ======================================================

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER

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2 23-08-2023

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the informant. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State is also present.

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The petitioner is in custody since 28.03.2023 in connection with Rajoun P.S. Case No. 145/2023 registered for the offence punishable under Sections 302/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

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As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is one of the assailants in the crime but the allegation against her is of catching hold of the hair of one of the victims.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case due to enmity. It is further submitted that the petitioner has no concern with the

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Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.52082 of 2023(2) dt.23-08-2023 2/2

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alleged occurrence and she had never participated in the alleged occurrence. The petitioner is a housewife having clean antecedent.

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However, learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the State vehemently opposed the bail application.

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In view of the aforementioned facts and circumstances and taking into consideration the nature of allegation levelled against the petitioner, let the petitioner above named be released on bail, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna in connection with Rajour P.S. Case No. 145/2023.

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(Sandeep Kumar, J)

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Saif/-

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