Surbhita Kumari @ Soni Kumari v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.6974 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-408 Year-2025 Thana- CHIRAIYA District- East Champaran ====================================================== Surbhita Kumari @ Soni Kumari Wife of Late Amod Kumar Resident of Village- Mohadipur, P.S.- Chiraiya, District- East Champaran ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State of Bihar Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Rakesh Kumar, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Md. Ataur Rahman, APP For the Informant :

Mr. Madhurendra Kumar, Advocate ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 09-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Chiraiya P.S. Case No. 408 of 2025 registered for the offence under Sections 103(1) & 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and section 27 of the Arms Act.

3. Unknown criminals killed the decreased by shooting. The petitioner is the wife of the deceased. She has plotted with one Vikash for killing the deceased and hired the services of Gautam Kumar and Ranjan Kumar @ Golu Patel. Payment was made to them for killing the deceased and some payment was made through UPI. The call details also shows that the petitioner was in constant touch with the accused persons

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.6974 of 2026(4) dt.09-04-2026 2/2 who was hired to kill the deceased.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 20.09.2025 and has clean antecedent.

5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.

6. Considering the gravity of offence as alleged against the petitioner, the application for grant of regular bail is dismissed.

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.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) Ranjeet/- U T