Kishori Rai v. The State of Bihar
Anticipatory bail – Second application – Maintainability
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.35104 of 2026, Sandep Kumar J, decided 10-07-2026: second anticipatory bail application in Chakia P.S. Case No. 380 of 2024 (offences under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 74, 303(2), 109, 352, 3(5) BNS 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 Bihar Dain Act) held not maintainable per G.R. Ananda Babu v. State of Tamil Nadu (2021 SCC OnLine SC 176) and dismissed; petitioner permitted to surrender and apply for regular bail, with the court below to consider co-accused having obtained anticipatory bail and the simple injury to the victim.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail granted; liberty to surrender before the court below and pray for regular bail, to be considered in view of anticipatory bail granted to some co-accused and the simple nature of the victim's injuries. ¶15