The High Court granted bail to the petitioner, who was accused of various offences including murder, rape, and attempted murder under the IPC and POCSO Act, citing doubtful allegations against him and his clean antecedent.
Petitioner released on bail by furnishing bonds of Rs. 10,000 each with two sureties subject to specific conditions.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.5426 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-282 Year-2021 Thana- GUTHANI District- Siwan
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Satyendra Turha S/o- Late Shivaji Turha Village- West Guthani PS-Guthani District- Siwan
... ... Petitioner/s
... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Prabhakar Singh, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Murli Dhar, A.P.P. ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA ORAL ORDER
5 12-05-2025
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
A.P.P. for the State.
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accused persons who were armed with lathi , danda , brick and stones came to the doors of the informant and assaulted the informant, his daughter, his son, his wife and his nephew causing injuries to them. The petitioner and other co-accused persons forcibly administered poison to the son of the informant who died due to administration of poison.
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name of the petitioner in her statement recorded under Section 164 of the Cr.P.C. and this shows falsity of the allegation. The petitioner is in custody since 31.07.2024 and he has no criminal antecedent. Charge sheet has been submitted.
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(i) One of the bailors will be a close relative of the petitioner.
(ii) The petitioner will remain present on each and every date fixed by the court below, if so required by the learned trial court.
(iii) In case of absence on three consecutive dates or in violation of the terms of the bail, the bail bond of the petitioner will be liable to be cancelled by the court concerned.
(Arun Kumar Jha, J)
Anuradha/-
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail considering the doubtful nature of the allegations and lack of substantive material.
Whether the petitioner's clean antecedent and period of custody justify granting bail.
What bail conditions apply to the petitioner under Section 480(3) of the B.N.S.S.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Satyendra Turha
The State of Bihar
Acche Lal Turha
Arun Kumar Jha
As recorded by the court registry
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