Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Revision No.74 of 2012 Sonu Singh @ Priyanshu Shekhar Singh, Son of Sanjay Singh, Resident of Village- Naini, P.S. Chapra Muffasil, District- Saran at Chapra. Versus The State of Bihar ---------------------------------- 3. 19.01.2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Umesh Lal Verma, learned A.P.P. for the State. This application is for grant of bail to the petitioner under the provisions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. Earlier such prayer was rejected by the Principal Magistrate, J. J. Board, Saran at Chapra by order dated 25.8.2011 in J. Tr. No. 618/2011. The appeal was also dismissed by order dated 21.11.2011 by the Sessions Judge, Saran at Chapra in Juvenile Appeal No. 81/2011. The petitioner is accused in Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 74 of 2011 registered under [STATUTE] and 25(1-b)A/26/35 of the Arms Act. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the only allegation against the petitioner was that he was caught with a motor cycle and mobile set without any sim card. Learned counsel submits that three persons were caught riding a 2 motor cycle and other two have been granted bail. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has clean antecedent before the present case and he was not a named accused in any case, but later on all cases of similar nature which were lodged against unknown persons, the name of the petitioner was also included only on suspicion. Learned counsel submits that the petitioner has been declared to be a Juvenile and is in custody since 12.5.2011 and accordingly deserves the privilege of bail under the provisions of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2000. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, let the petitioner namely, Sonu Singh @ Priyanshu Shekhar Singh be released on bail upon furnishing bail bond of Rs. 5,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Principal Magistrate, J. J. Board, Saran at Chapra in connection with Marhowrah P.S. Case No. 74 of 2011 in Juvenile Trial No. 618 of 2011. One of the bailors should be the uncle (Mama) of the petitioner who has also affirmed the affidavit in the present case, namely Madan Mohan Singh. He shall also execute a bond of good behavior with regard to the petitioner. The petitioner shall physically present himself before the Probation 3 Officer, Saran at Chapra at least once a month and also as and when directed by him. The Probation Officer, Saran at Chapra shall maintain strict supervision over the petitioner. This application stands disposed off. Anand Kr. (Ahsanuddin Amanullah, J.)

Applicable IPC Section: 414

Statute Text:
Section 414 of the Indian Penal Code. Assisting in concealment or disposal of stolen property, knowing it to be stolen. Whoever voluntarily assists in concealing or disposing of or making away with property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.