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2026 Supreme(Online)(Pat) 226
PATNA HIGH COURT
SATYAVRAT VERMA, J
Bishnu Kant Jha @ Vishunu Kant Jha @ Vishnu Kant Jha – Appellant
Versus
The Union of India through the Superintendent of Police, C.B.I., Bihar – Respondent
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No. 64699 of 2024 | CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No. 65556 of 2024 | CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No. 66702 of 2024 | CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No. 68349 of 2024
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr. Ramakant Sharma, Sr. Adv., Mr. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, Adv., Mr. Rahul Singh, Adv., Mr. Ravi Ranjan Kumar, Adv., Mr. Ajit Ranjan Kumar, Adv.
For the Respondents: Mr. Shashank Chandra, Special P.P., Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Special P.P.
Court upheld petitioners' right to interim protection while anticipatory bail applications are pending, balancing justice and safety.
Headnote:The case involves multiple petitioners seeking anticipatory bail, contending potential harm from the charges filed against them under criminal law. The Court granted interim protection until the determination of the bail applications. The primary legal question was regarding the issuance of anticipatory bail in circumstances presented by the petitioners, where safety and fairness were emphasized. The Court's reasoning highlighted the necessity of ensuring the petitioners' rights while addressing the interests of justice. Ultimately, the interim protection order shall remain in effect until the final adjudication of the applications.
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SATYAVRAT VERMA ORAL ORDER
9 06-02-2026 1. Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned Special P.P. Mr. Shashank Chandra and Mr. Sanjay seeks four weeks time for filing counter affidavit.
3. Put up these cases on 20.03.2026.
4. The interim protection granted to the petitioners shall continue until the anticipatory bail applications are finally adjudicated by this Court.
(Satyavrat Verma, J)
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