Raj Kumar Singh v. The Director Economic offence Unit, Bihar, Patna
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted on ground of prolonged pre-trial detention: custody since 10.04.2023 (about 2.5 years), only one prosecution witness examined despite earlier direction to expedite trial; second/successive bail application after rejection dated 08.01.2024 (Cr. Misc. No. 56331 of 2023); speedy trial under Article 21, Constitution of India; Hussainara Khatoon (1980) 1 SCC 98 cited by counsel; bail bond Rs. 10,000/- with two like sureties; conditions under S.437(3) Cr.P.C. and S.480(3) BNSS; Economic Offences PS Case No. 04/2019, Patna (EOU); Patna High Court, decided 15-09-2025.
What did the court decide?
Release of the petitioner on bail in connection with Economic Offence P.S. Case No. 04/2019 on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Patna/concerned Court, subject to conditions under Section 437(3) Cr.P.C./Section 480(3) BNSS.