CR. MISC./19901/2026 of Gita Devi @ Geeta Devi Vs The State of Bihar
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.19901 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-127 Year-2025 Thana- Mufassil District- Khagaria
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Gita Devi @ Geeta Devi Wife of Shashi Kumar @ Shashi Kumar Pandit @
Hiro Pandit @ Shashidhar Kumar Resident of Village- Badi Ranko Ward No.
36, P.S.- Muffasil, District- Khagaria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Mrityunjay Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Anuj Kumar Shrivastava
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 01-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Muffasil P.S. Case No. 127 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 124(1), 109(1), 352, 351(3) and
3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
3. The petitioner, along with the other co-accused, is
alleged to have forced the victim to drink acid. During the
investigation, witnesses have supported the crime. The
petitioner is in custody since 31.01.2026.
4. T he allegations against the petitioner are serious
and grave in nature. There exists prima facie material against the
petitioner indicating his involvement in the commission of the
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offence.
5. Considering the nature and the gravity of the
offence, this Court is not inclined to grant regular bail to the
petitioner. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
rejected.
6. 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.
Shishir/-
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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