Shankar Yadav @ Golu v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.91292 of 2025 (arising out of Salmari P.S. Case No. 102 of 2024, District Katihar), oral order dt. 30-01-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey. Petitioner: Shankar Yadav @ Golu (Mr. Bhola Prasad, Advocate); State opposed by Mr. Ashok Kumar Singh, APP. Offences: Sections 308(5) and 111(1) of B.N.S.; alleged ransom demand of Rs. 50 lakhs via call from mobile no. 9910114969, stated to belong to one Manju Devi. Relief: bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two like sureties before the learned C.J.M., Katihar; conditions — cooperation in trial and cancellation of bond for absence on two consecutive dates without cogent reason. Petitioner in judicial custody since 21.12.2024.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: petitioner to be 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 C.J.M., Katihar, subject to the condition that he cooperates in the trial and that the bond stands cancelled if he remains absent for two consecutive dates without cogent reason.