Jokhan Paswan v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail denied — Jokhan Paswan v. State of Bihar, Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.33964 of 2026, decided 19-06-2026 by Sandeep Kumar, J. Accused in Andhrathari P.S. Case No. 156 of 2023 (Madhubani) under Sections 307/34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act, with Section 302 IPC later added; alleged firing at informant's husband. Bail refused because investigation materials connected the petitioner with the crime despite claims of clean antecedents. Petitioner directed to surrender within two weeks; regular bail to be considered by the court below keeping in view bail already granted to similarly situated co-accused.
What did the court decide?
The Court is not inclined to grant anticipatory bail, taking into account the submissions of the parties and the fact that materials surfaced during investigation connecting the petitioner with the crime.