Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Swarnkar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted by Patna High Court (Shailendra Singh, J.) on 14-07-2025 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.42610 of 2025 arising from Saur Bazar P.S. Case No. 06 of 2025, District Saharsa, under Sections 25(1B)(a) and 26 of the Arms Act. Petitioner Deepak Kumar @ Deepak Swarnkar, in custody since 09.01.2025; investigation completed; accused in four other cases but on bail therein. Bail allowed on Rs. 20,000 bond with two like sureties, subject to conditions including release after framing of charges, trial attendance, non-tampering with evidence/witnesses, and a close-relative surety under sworn affidavit. No precedents cited; single-judge oral order; no dissent.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted in connection with Saur Bazar P.S. Case No. 06 of 2025 on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Court concerned, subject to conditions: (1) release after framing of charges if charges not framed till date; (2) cooperation in the trial with proper representation and physical presence as directed, failing which the bail bond shall be cancelled on absence on two consecutive dates without sufficient reason; (3) liberty to the prosecution to move for cancellation of bail if the petitioner tampers with evidence or witnesses; (4) one bailor to be a close relative of the petitioner who has sworn affidavit in the miscellaneous petition.