Pawan Kumar Singh v. the State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court (Rudra Prakash Mishra, J.), CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.18596 of 2024, order dated 21-03-2024: regular bail allowed to Pawan Kumar Singh in Kursela/Kursaila P.S. Case No. 99 of 2020, District Katihar (IPC Sections 341, 323, 384, 307, 504, 506/34; Arms Act Section 27; ransom demand, threats and firing alleged). Counsel argued false implication, omnibus allegation, no specific overt act, no offence under Sections 307/384 made out; custody since 25.04.2023; two criminal antecedents. Bail granted citing absence of direct allegation and custody period, on Rs.10,000/- bond with two like sureties (one a family member), conditional on trial attendance; bonds cancellable on two consecutive defaults.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Court below in connection with Kursela P.S. Case No. 99 of 2020, subject to conditions: one bailor to be own/close family member, and appearance on each and every trial date with liberty to the Trial Court to cancel the bail bonds on default on two consecutive dates.