Priyanka Kumari Vs The State of Bihar — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

Priyanka Kumari Vs The State of Bihar — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

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Outcome

Release on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur, in connection with Angar Ghat P.S. Case No. 122 of 2025.

Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioner, an accused in Angar Ghat P.S. Case No. 122 of 2025 registered under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, should be granted regular bail.

Ratio / Principle

Considering the nature of accusation, the period of custody, and the fact that the thrust of accusation is against the husband of the deceased, the Court allowed the petitioner's regular bail application and directed her release on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Regular bail granted — Priyanka Kumari, arraigned in Angar Ghat P.S. Case No. 122 of 2025 (District Samastipur) for offences under Sections 80(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, where the prosecution alleges that she, along with other family members, tortured and assaulted the informant's daughter for dowry and ultimately killed her. Counsel for the petitioner contended she is innocent, a married sister-in-law of the deceased and a victim of over implication, with general and omnibus allegations, and that the thrust of accusation is against the husband of the deceased; the A.P.P. opposed. Allowing the application, the Court relied on the nature of accusation, the period of custody (in custody since 22.01.2026) and the thrust of accusation lying against the husband. Petitioner directed to be released on a bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur. Oral order dated 03-07-2026 by Prabhat Kumar Singh, J.

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.36445 of 2026

Arising Out of PS. Case No.-122 Year-2025 Thana- ANGARGHAT District- Samastipur

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Priyanka Kumari D/o Ram Baran Sahni and Wife of Shiv Kumar Sahni @ Shil Kumar Sahni @ Shil Kumar R/o Village - Suryatara, Ward no. 7, P.S. - Angarghat, District - Samastipur.

Versus

The State of Bihar

... ... Opposite Party/s

====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Saket Kumar, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Bihari Singh, A.P.P.

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH ORAL ORDER

2 03-07-2026

Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. for the State.

Petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Angar Ghat P. S. Case No. 122 of 2025 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 80(2), 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

As per prosecution case, daughter of informant was married with co-accused Dipesh Kumar 3 years ago and thereafter, it is alleged that this petitioner along with other family members used to torture and assault her for dowry and ultimately, accused persons including the petitioner assaulted the daughter of informant and killed her.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.36445 of 2026(2) dt.03-07-2026 2/2

petitioner is innocent and has committed no offence. Petitioner is married sister-in-law of the deceased and she is simply victim of over implication. Allegation of assault is general and omnibus. Petitioner is separate in mess and property and has got no concern with the affairs of the deceased. Moreover, thrust of accusation is against husband of the deceased. Petitioner is lady, claims clean antecedent and is in custody since 22.01.2026.

However, learned A.P.P. for the State vehemently opposed the bail application.

Considering the nature of accusation, period of custody and the fact that thrust of accusation is against husband of the deceased, this bail application is allowed. The petitioner, above named, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, 1^st Class, Dalsinghsarai, Samastipur in connection with Angar Ghat P. S. Case No. 122 of 2025.

(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)

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