Pawan Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court; Criminal Miscellaneous No.2518 of 2026; decision date 25-03-2026; Sandeep Kumar, J; bail application dismissed; Barh P.S. Case No. 955 of 2024; Section 80 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; allegation of dowry killing of wife; petitioner husband of deceased; custody since 24.07.2025; defence plea of accidental fall and back-bone fracture per post mortem report; liberty to renew bail if trial delayed due to prosecution; State of Bihar; advocates Rakesh Bihari Singh (petitioner) and Rajiv Nayan, APP (State).
What did the court decide?
Bail refused; petitioner given liberty to renew his prayer for bail if the trial is delayed due to the prosecution. ¶18