Shyamal Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Anticipatory bail – rejection – Offences punishable under Sections 364(A)/34 of the Indian Penal Code
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.34169 of 2024 (order dated 16-12-2024), Justice Nawneet Kumar Pandey. Anticipatory bail sought in Mahishi P.S. Case No. 38 of 2024, District Saharsa, under Sections 364(A)/34 IPC (kidnapping for ransom of Rs. 1,50,000/-). Parity plea based on co-accused's regular bail (Cr. Misc. No. 59605 of 2024, order dated 28.08.2024) did not succeed; anticipatory bail rejected with direction for same-day disposal of any regular bail application after surrender, uninfluenced by this order.
What did the court decide?
No substantive relief; anticipatory bail rejected. Direction issued that if the petitioner surrenders before the court below and applies for regular bail, it shall be disposed of the same day on its own merit without being prejudiced by this order. ¶21