Ankit Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Ankit Kumar v. The State of Bihar, Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.4096 of 2026, decided 28-01-2026 by S. B. Pd. Singh, J. Bail application in Jandaha P.S. Case No. 428 of 2025 (Thana Jandaha, District Vaishali) under sections 25(1-b)a, 25(ix), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act. Allegation: video on social media showing petitioner brandishing pistol; country-made pistol and live cartridge allegedly recovered from his house. Chargesheet filed; petitioner in custody since 25.10.2025; bail opposed by APP. Held: bail allowed after framing of charge, if not framed, on Rs. 10,000 bond with two like sureties, one bailor to be a family member, to the satisfaction of ACJM-VII, Vaishali at Hajipur. Advocates: Rajeev Ranjan for petitioner; Mrityunjaya Kr. Gautam for the State.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner Ankit Kumar to be enlarged on bail after framing of charge, if not framed, on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the like amount each, one bailor to be a family member, to the satisfaction of the learned ACJM-VII, Vaishali at Hajipur in connection with Jandaha P.S. Case No. 428 of 2025.