Patna High CourtCR. MISC./44667/2026dismissed

Md. Fariruddin @ Fariruddin @ Md. Fareeruddin v. The State Of Bihar

2026-07-09Mr. Justice Sandeep Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.44667 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-40 Year-2026 Thana- MANIHARI District- Katihar ====================================================== Md. Fariruddin @ Fariruddin @ Md. Fareeruddin son of Md. Akram @ Akaram Alee Resident of Village- Amirabad PS -Manihari District -Katihar ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Bimal Kumar For the Opposite Party/s :

Ms. Sharda Kumari ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 09-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Manihari P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026 registered for the offence under Sections 80(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is alleged to have committed the murder of his wife by strangulating her owing to non-fulfillment of dowry demands.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 15.02.2026.

5. Per contra, learned counsel for the State vehemently opposes the bail application and submits that the

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.44667 of 2026(2) dt.09-07-2026 2/2 allegations against the petitioner are serious and grave in nature. It is contended that there exists prima facie material against the petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of the offence. It is also submitted that there is direct allegation against the petitioner.

6. Considering the nature and the gravity of the offence, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.

7. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands dismissed. If the trial is delayed by the prosecution, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail.

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