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Md. Sahmud @ Sahmud v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC19 May 2026CR. MISC./22454/2026

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Patna High Court (Ansul, J), CR. MISC. No.22454 of 2026, order dated 19-05-2026: bail allowed to Md. Sahmud @ Sahmud in Palasi P.S. Case No. 142 of 2024 (Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307, 302, 504 IPC) on grounds of absence of specific allegation, absence of criminal antecedent and custody since 28.11.2025; bail bonds of Rs. 10,000 with two like sureties before the District and Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Araria; observations prima facie only.

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Petitioner released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned District and Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Araria, in connection with Palasi P.S. Case No. 142 of 2024. ¶20

Md. Sahmud @ Sahmud Vs The State of Bihar — Murder and Culpable Homicide | Patna HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.22454 of 2026

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Arising out of PS. Case No.-142 Year-2024 Thana- PALASI District- Araria

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Md. Sahmud @ Sahmud Son of Belal R/o Village-Farsadangi, Ward No11, P.S-Palasi, District-Araria Bihar

... ... Petitioner/s

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The State of Bihar

... ... Opposite Party/s

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====================================================== Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Madhav Jha, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Choubey Jawahar, APP ======================================================

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER

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3 19-05-2026

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.

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The petitioner seeks bail in Palasi P.S. Case No. 142 of 2024 dated 18.04.2024, registered for offences punishable under Sections 147, 148, 149, 341, 323, 325, 307, 302, 504 of IPC.

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The allegation is against 14 persons of assaulting the family members of the informant. The father of the informant passed away due to injury. Two other persons were also injured. The informant has made allegation against 14 named persons.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there is no specific allegation against the petitioner. He has no criminal antecedent and he is in custody since 28.11.2025.

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Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.22454 of 2026(3) dt.19-05-2026 2/2

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Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner.

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Considering the absence of specific allegation, absence of criminal antecedent and period of custody, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

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Let the petitioner, above named, be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned District and Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Araria, in connection with Palasi P.S. Case No. 142 of 2024.

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It is made clear that any observation made herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any manner.

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Vikash/-

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(Ansul, J)

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