CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA ORAL ORDER

3 06-02-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in connection with Sessions Trial No. 903 of 2024, arising out of Sohsarai P.S. Case No. 171 of 2024, registered for the alleged offences under Sections 103 , 3(5) of BNS and Section 27 of the Arms Act .

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner shot dead the wife of the informant.

this is the second attempt of the petitioner to seek bail from this vide order dated 03.09.2025 passed in Cr. Misc. No. 33791 of in custody since 20.07.2024, but the trial has not been concluded till date. The learned counsel further submits that there is altogether 12 prosecution witnesses, but only 7 witnesses have been examined till date. So, there is no likelihood of early conclusion of trial. The learned counsel further submits that there is no substantive material against the petitioner.

5. The learned APP vehemently opposes the submission made on behalf of the petitioner. The learned APP submits that no fresh ground has been brought on record for reconsideration of prayer of bail and the period of custody cou