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Shivam Kumar @ Chhotu v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC27 Apr 2026CR. MISC./61781/2025

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Regular bail rejected under Section 392 IPC; Punaura P.S. Case No. 108 of 2024, District Sitamarhi; motorcycle recovered from accused; custody since 17.05.2025; seven criminal antecedents; allegations serious and grave; prima facie material of involvement; observations limited to bail adjudication only; Patna High Court, Sandeep Kumar J., decided 27-04-2026.

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The allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature, and there exists prima facie material indicating his involvement in the commission of the offence. ¶14

Shivam Kumar @ Chhotu Vs The State of Bihar — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.61781 of 2025

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Arising Out of PS. Case No.-108 Year-2024 Thana- PUNAURA District- Sitamarhi

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Shivam Kumar @ Chhotu S/o Shambhu Kunwar @ Shambhu Singh R/o Village- Kushmari, P.O. and P.S.- Riga, District- Sitamarhi

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Pravin Kumar For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh, APP Mr. Shyameshwar Dayal ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER

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4 27-04-2026

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Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and

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learned APP for the State.

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2 . The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with

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Punaura P.S. Case No. 108 of 2024 registered for the offence under Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code.

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3 . As per the prosecution case, the motorcycle, mobile phone etc., of the informant was looted by three unknown criminals on gun point.

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4 . The looted motorcycle has been recovered from the petitioner who is in custody since 17.05.2025 and has seven criminal antecedents. The allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature. There exists prima facie material against the petitioner indicating his involvement in the

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Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.61781 of 2025(4) dt.27-04-2026 2/2

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commission of the offence.

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5 . Considering the nature of allegation and the gravity

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of the offence, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

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6 . Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands

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rejected.

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7 . It is made clear that any observation made herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any manner.

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(Sandeep Kumar, J)

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Shishir/-

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