Md. Aziz v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, single judge (Sandeep Kumar, J), Criminal Miscellaneous No.31108 of 2026, oral order dated 02-07-2026. Regular bail application by Md. Aziz and Md. Azad (sons of Md. Tahir), accused in Rahika P.S. Case No. 206/2022, Thana Rahika, District Madhubani, for offences under Sections 302/201/120(B)/363/366/34 IPC relating to the killing of Madina Khatoon (alleged motive: illicit relationship with Rohit Paswan). Custody since 09.01.2026; no eye-witness claim advanced by defence; parity with co-accused Md. Tahir (bail granted 9.11.2023 in Cr. Misc. No. 72720 of 2023) was the decisive factor. Bail allowed despite APP opposition; bonds Rs.10,000 with two sureties each. Keywords: bail, parity with co-accused, murder, IPC 302, criminal conspiracy 120(B), kidnapping 363/366, Madhubani.
What did the court decide?
Release of the petitioners 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 concerned Court below in connection with Rahika P.S. Case No. 206/2022.