Ambuj Amrit v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Ambuj Amrit v. The State of Bihar, Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.2456 of 2025 (arising out of Darihat P.S. Case No. 90 of 2024, District Rohtas), oral order dated 06-01-2026 by Chandra Shekhar Jha, J. Anticipatory bail allowed in a BNS case (Ss.126(2), 115(2), 132, 303(2), 352, 3(5)) concerning alleged assault on a Junior Engineer during smart meter installation and snatching of chain and ring; assault allegation held prima facie general and omnibus; cross FIRs (P.S. Case Nos. 91-93 of 2024) and prior S.41-A CrPC privilege noted; bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties; S.438(2) CrPC/S.482(2) BNSS conditions imposed. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: petitioner, in the event of arrest or surrender within four weeks, to be released on bail on bail bond of Rs.10,000/- each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned SDJM, Dehri/concerned trial court in Darihat P.S. Case No. 90 of 2024, subject to conditions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./Section 482(2) BNSS.