Sushil Kumar @ Sushil Kumar Singh @ Sushil Singh v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43864 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-29 Year-2026 Thana- THAWE District- Gopalganj ====================================================== Sushil Kumar @ Sushil Kumar Singh @ Sushil Singh S/o Harishankar Singh @ Harishankar Ray R/o Village - Vishambharpur, P.S - Thawe, District - Gopalganj ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

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

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Sunil Kumar Singh For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Uma Shankar Prasad Singh ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 08-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Thawe P.S. Case No. 29 of 2026 registered for the offence under Sections 308(2), 308(3), 308(4), 308(5) and 111(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner, along with other co-accused, is said to have demanded extortion of Rs. 5 Lakh from the informant.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 18.03.2026.

5. Per contra, learned counsel for the State

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.43864 of 2026(3) dt.08-07-2026 2/2 vehemently opposes the bail application and submits that the 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 the petitioner is related with the alleged mobile number by which the extortion of Rs. 5 Lakh was demanded.

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.

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