Rahul Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.39130 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-135 Year-2025 Thana- MAKER District- Saran ====================================================== Rahul kumar Son of Birendra Manjhi Resident of village - Haijalpur, P.S - Maker, District - Saran ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr.Hemant Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr.Shantanu Kumar ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 27-07-2026 Heard the parties.

2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Maker P.S. Case No 135 of 2025 registered for the offence under Sections 80, 3(5) of the BNS, 2023.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner, who is the husband of the deceased, is alleged to have killed his wife.

4. The petitioner is in custody since 16.06.2025.

5. It has been submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in this case. He further submits that the trial has not started yet.

6. Learned counsel for the State has opposed the application of the petitioner and has submitted that the petitioner has killed his wife within one year of marriage and during

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.39130 of 2026(3) dt.27-07-2026 2/2 investigation, the petitioner has confessed his guilt. He also submits that trial has not started yet because of other co-accused who have been granted bail as they are not appearing in the Court below.

7. Considering the aforesaid, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

8. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.

9. If the trial of the petitioner is delayed by the prosecution then the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail. (Sandeep Kumar, J) Vikas/- U