Ravi Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Cr. Misc. No. 13823 of 2024, order dated 12-03-2024, Justice Partha Sarthy. Petitioners Ravi Kumar and Ankush Kumar sought regular bail in FIR No. 204/2023 of Manihari PS, District Katihar, under Section 393 IPC (attempt to loot motorcycle; assault with fists, slaps and iron rod). Bail opposed by the State (APP Shailendra Kumar); petitioners in custody since 13.09.2023. Application rejected on grounds of FIR allegations, arrest at spot and antecedents; renewal permitted after six months or framing of charge, whichever is later. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail refused; liberty to renew the prayer for bail after six months or after framing of charge, whichever is later. ¶¶19