Shivpujan Mahto v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.8060 of 2025, order dated 08-05-2025, Honourable Mr. Justice Nawneet Kumar Pandey (sole author): Shivpujan Mahto v. The State of Bihar — prayer for regular bail allowed in Chanpatiya P.S. Case No. 185 of 2024 registered under Sections-103(1)/238, B.N.S.; petitioner's alleged role limited to participation in cremation of the deceased with intention to disappear evidence, not the murder itself (per counsel's submission); petitioner in custody since 11-09-2024; bail fixed at Rs. 10,000/- bond with two sureties of like amount each before Sri Tusar Singh, Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Bettiah, West Champaran/Successor Court. No precedent cases cited; no dissenting opinion.
What did the court decide?
Release on regular bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of Sri Tusar Singh, learned Judicial Magistrate Ist Class, Bettiah, West Champaran/Successor Court, in connection with Chanpatiya P.S. Case No. 185 of 2024.