Sanjay Saw @ Sanjay Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna HC anticipatory bail allowed (Ansul, J., 13-05-2026, CR. MISC. No.28771 of 2026): electricity-theft FIR (S.135, Indian Electricity Act 2003, Babura PS Case 09/2026, Bhojpur); provisional bail on Rs.10,000 bond + two sureties, conditional deposit of Rs.56,128 in two installments, auto-cancellation on default, confirmation by Trial Court after second installment; ownership/tenancy question left open; observations prima facie only.
What did the court decide?
Provisional anticipatory bail granted, conditional on arrest/surrender within thirty days, bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two like sureties under Section 438(2) CrPC / Section 482(2) BNSS, and deposit of Rs. 56,128/- in two equal installments (half at bond furnishing, balance within three months); automatic cancellation on default; confirmation by the Trial Court after the second installment.