Sipahi Sahani v. The State of Bihar
Bail application – Sections 304(B)/34, Indian Penal Code
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.27759 of 2026, decided 20-07-2026 by Rudra Prakash Mishra, J. Bail application in Pipra Kothi P.S. Case No. 108 of 2019 under Sections 304(B)/34 IPC (dowry death allegation against husband of deceased). Charge framed, five of seven witnesses examined, petitioner in custody since 06.03.2025 with no criminal antecedent. Bail refused on grounds of nature of accusation, gravity of offence and stage of trial; trial Court directed to conclude trial preferably within two months, failing which petitioner may renew bail prayer in the Court below.
What did the court decide?
Bail refused; trial Court directed to expedite the trial preferably within two months; petitioner given liberty to renew his prayer for bail in the Court below if the trial is not concluded within two months from the date of receipt/production.