Guddu Yadav v. The State of Bihar
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What is this about?
Patna High Court, CR. MISC./Criminal Miscellaneous No.17360 of 2025 (Amas P.S. Case No. 377 of 2022, Gaya), decided 25-08-2025 by Chandra Shekhar Jha, J. Bail granted to Guddu Yadav for offence under Sections 392 IPC (robbery/loot of coal-loaded truck; coal value Rs. 3,22,634/-; truck fare Rs. 56,188/-). Grounds: petitioner unnamed in FIR; custody since 30.11.2024; name surfaced via confessional statement of co-accused Shankar Yadav with no incriminating recovery linking him prima facie; informant refused TIP (APP conceded, letter no. 2860 of 2025 dt. 23.08.2025, Dy.SP Sherghati); investigation complete. Released on Rs. 10,000/- bail bond with two like sureties before J.M. 1st Class, Sherghati, Gaya, subject to S. 437(3) Cr.P.C./S. 480(3) BNSS conditions; Dy.SP presence dispensed with. Keywords: anticipatory/post-arrest bail, S.392 IPC, TIP refusal, confessional statement of co-accused, completed investigation, Bihar.