Ranjeet Mukhiya v. The State Of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.36734 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-126 Year-2024 Thana- LAKHNAUR District- Madhubani ====================================================== Ranjeet Mukhiya Son of Late Manik Mukhiya Resident of Village- Sopnre, P.S.- Lakhnour, District- Madhubani ... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s :
Mr. Jitendra Kumar Bharti For the Opposite Party/s :
Mr. Ram Anurag Singh ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 30-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned APP for the State.
2. This is the 2nd attempt of the petitioner for regular bail in connection with Lakhnour P.S. Case No. 126 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 118(1) and 109 of the Indian Penal Code.
3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner was rejected on 23.07.2025 in Cr. Misc. No. 14509 of 2025 which reads as follows:- Heard the parties.
2. This application has been filed on behalf of the petitioner for grant of regular bail in connection with Lakhnaur P.S. Case No. 126 of 2024 registered for the offence under Sections 126(2), 115(2),
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.36734 of 2026(2) dt.30-06-2026 2/3 118(1), 109 of the BNS.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is said to have stabbed the victim on his neck causing grievous injury on his neck.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 22.10.2024.
5. Considering the nature of allegation of the allegation and the injury caused to the victim, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 22.10.2024. Referring to paragraph no. 13 of the bail petition, the learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in the case, charges have not been framed till date.
5. Learned A.P.P. has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.
6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances, the delay in the trial and the period of custody, this application for regular bail is allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above named, be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand)with two sureties of the like amount each to the
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.36734 of 2026(2) dt.30-06-2026 3/3 satisfaction of the learned Court below where the case is pending/successor Court in connection with Lakhnour P.S. Case No. 126 of 2024 subject to conditions that:- (i). At the time of accepting the bail bonds of the petitioner, the Court below shall verify the statement made on behalf of the petitioner i.e., if the charges are not framed on or before 20.05.2026, the bail bonds of the petitioner shall be accepted.
However, if the charges are framed on or before 20.05.2026, the bail bonds of the petitioner shall not be accepted.
(ii) The petitioner shall appear in the trial regularly either personally or through his lawyer and shall cooperate in the trial and non-cooperation in the trial shall result in cancellation of the bail bond of the petitioner.
8. 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) Shishir/- U T