Ajay Pandey @ Ajay Kumar Pandey v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Second regular bail application rejected: Patna High Court Cr. Misc. No. 28682 of 2025, decided 18-07-2025 by Harish Kumar, J. Murder case (Sections 302/34 IPC) with Section 27 Arms Act; Sikraul P.S. Case No. 45 of 2024, District Buxar; Sessions Trial No. 209 of 2024. Repeat bail after earlier rejection dated 21.09.2024 in Cr. Misc. No. 49007 of 2024 (fatal shot and confession cited). Co-accused's bail in Cr. Misc. No. 11512 of 2025 (order dated 04.04.2025) and petitioner's claimed fair antecedents argued by counsel but bail still refused for want of any subsequent development; speedy conclusion of trial ordered and liberty to reapply after six months granted.
What did the court decide?
The Court rejected the petitioner's prayer for bail, considering the specific nature of accusation, the fact that his earlier bail prayer was rejected on merit, and the absence of any cogent reason or subsequent development requiring fresh consideration.