Vinod Sahani v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.32278 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-142 Year-2022 Thana- MUSAHARI District- Muzaffarpur ====================================================== 1.

Vinod Sahani S/o Raghunandan Sahani R/o Vilalge - Chhoti Kathiya, P.S. - Mushari, Dist. - Muzaffarpur.

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Gula Devi @ Fula Devi W/o Vinod Sahani R/o Vilalge - Chhoti Kathiya, P.S. - Mushari, Dist. - Muzaffarpur.

... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Ankur Agraj, Advocate Mr. Nachiketa Jha For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Ganesh Prasad Singh ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 19-06-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioners and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioners seek regular bail in connection with Mushahari (Mushari) P.S. Case No. 142 of 2022 registered for the offence under Sections 304-B/34 of the Indian Penal Code.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioners are alleged to have killed her daughter-in-law due to non-fulfillment of dowry demand.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioners submits that the petitioners are innocent and have falsely been implicated in this case. He further submits that the petitioners are the fatherin-law and mother-in-law of the deceased and they are in custody since 07.10.2025. It is further submitted that the son of the petitioners has already been granted regular bail by this

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.32278 of 2026(2) dt.19-06-2026 2/2 Court vide order dated 30.03.2026 in Cr. Misc. No. 77722 of 2025 and there is general and omnibus allegation against the petitioners.

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

6. Considering the allegations levelled against the petitioner, the period of custody and the delay in trial as well as the fact that the charges have been framed on 22.12.2025, this application for regular bail is allowed.

7. Let the petitioners, above named, be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Court below where the case is pending/successor Court in connection with Mushahari P.S. Case No. 142 of 2022.

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