Manikant Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Renewal of regular bail granted, Patna HC, Criminal Misc. 7219/2026, decided 06-02-2026, Judge Soni Shrivastava. Accused Manikant Kumar; Sahebpur Kamal PS Case 78/2025, Begusarai; offences: BNS S.317(5); Arms Act Ss.25(1-B)a, 25(1-AA), 26. Renewal permitted by order dt. 12.12.2025 after framing of charge; charge framed 26.11.2025. Grounds: custody since 21.03.2025; no criminal antecedent; charges framed. Bail bond Rs.10,000 with two sureties; conditions: one bailor a close relative/family member; cooperation in trial; cancellation of bonds possible on two consecutive unexplained absences. Defence alleged search-and-seizure irregularities (absence of independent witnesses) and that recovered motorcycle was not petitioner's; not expressly adjudicated.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted; petitioner to be enlarged on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each, subject to the two stated conditions.