Patna High CourtCR. MISC./14022/2026dismissed

Mahesh Chauhan v. The State Of Bihar

2026-02-25Mr. Justice Sandeep Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.14022 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-344 Year-2024 Thana- DURAULI District- Siwan ====================================================== Mahesh Chauhan Son of Late Doma Chauhan @ Domlal Chauhan Resident of Vill.- Sareya Rampur, P.S.- Darauli, Dist.- Siwan. ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Kumari Anupam For the Opposite Party/s :

Dr.Mrityunjaya Kr.Gautam ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 25-02-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.

2. This is the 2nd attempt of the petitioner. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Darauli P.S. Case No. 344 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 352, 103(1) & 3(5) of the BNS.

3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner was rejected on 23.07.2025 in Cr. Misc. No. 14482 of 2025 which reads as follows:- Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned counsel for the informant and learned counsel for the State.

2. This application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner for grant of regular bail in connection with Darauli P.S. Case No. 344 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 52, 3(5) of the BNS

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.14022 of 2026(2) dt.25-02-2026 2/2 and later on Section 103(1) of the BNS.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is the assailant of the deceased.

4. The petitioner is in custody since 4.12.2024.

5. Considering the fact that the petitioner is the assailant of the deceased, this court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.

7. It is made clear that if the trial of the petitioner is delayed due to the fault of the prosecution then the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail.

4. Since the petitioner is the assailant of the deceased, this Court finds no ground to review its earlier order. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands rejected. (Sandeep Kumar, J) Shishir/- U T