Kundan Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.60089 of 2025 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-817 Year-2024 Thana- NAUBATPUR District- Patna ====================================================== Kundan Kumar S/o Harendra Ray R/o Village- Danapur Kali Mandir, P.S.- Danapur, Dist.- Patna ... ... Petitioner

Versus

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

For the Petitioner :

Mr. Dr.Kamal Deo Sharma, Advocate For the State :

Mr. Shailendra Kumar, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 10-02-2026 Heard the parties.

2.

This is the second attempt on behalf of the petitioner for grant of bail in connection with Naubatpur P.S. Case No.817 of 2024 registered for the offence under sections 308(4), 351(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023.

3.

Earlier, the prayer of the petitioner for grant of bail was rejected by this Court vide order dated 07.03.2025 passed in Criminal Miscellaneous No.13263 of 2025. The aforesaid order dated 07.03.2025 reads as under:- "Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2.

The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Naubatpur P.S. Case No.817 of 2024 registered for the offence under sections 308(4), 351(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S. 2023.

3.

The petitioner is the member of Manik gang. He along with others demanded

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.60089 of 2025(3) dt.10-02-2026 2/2 extortion from the informant. The petitioner is in custody since 24.12.2024.

4.

Considering the nature of allegation levelled against the petitioner, I am not inclined to grant him bail. Accordingly, this bail application is rejected."

4.

Considering the gravity of offence and also the fact that the petitioner is the member of Manik gang, who had demanded extortion from the informant, I see no reason to review my earlier order dated 07.03.2025. Accordingly, this bail application is dismissed.

5.

The Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna directed to ensure the presence of witnesses in the trial. 6.

Let a copy of this order be communicated to the Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna forthwith through FAX or e-mail for its compliance.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) pawan/- U T