Amit Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court bail order dated 25-06-2026 by Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey in CR. MISC. No.40994 of 2026 arising out of Banmankhi P.S. Case No. 21 of 2026, District Purnia, under Sections 80(2), 103(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 (dowry-cruelty and strangulation of Simpi Kumari on 26.01.2026 by the in-laws). Petitioner Amit Kumar, brother-in-law of the deceased; allegations described as general and omnibus with main thrust against the husband already in custody; petitioner in judicial custody since 23.03.2026. Bail granted on a Rs. 10,000 bond with two like sureties to the satisfaction of A.C.J.M-I, Purnea. Keywords: bail, BNS 2023, dowry death, strangulation, general and omnibus allegations, brother-in-law, Banmankhi, Purnia.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted: petitioner enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned A.C.J.M-I, Purnea in connection with Banmankhi P.S. Case No. 21 of 2026.