Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.19759 of 2012 ====================================================== 1. Ranjeet Kumar Mahto S/O Suraj Mahto Resident Of Village- Malahanwa, P.S.- Rajnagar, District- Madhubani. .... .... Petitioner Versus 1. The State Of Bihar .... .... Opposite Party ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AMARESH KUMAR LAL ORAL ORDER 2 24-05-2012 A supplementary affidavit has been filed on behalf of the petitioner. Let it be kept on record. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State. The petitioner is an accused in Kaluahi P. S. Case No. 60 of 2011 for the offence punishable under [STATUTE] . The prosecution case is that the motorcycle of the informant was looted by unknown persons. During investigation the name of the petitioner has appeared on the confessional statement of co-accused Laxman Mahto and, later on, this petitioner has also made confession. It is submitted that a case was lodged against the petitioner by his uncle for land dispute in which he has been granted bail. The petitioner has also been granted bail in other cases. There is no other material against the petitioner except the confessional statement of co-accused Laxman Mahto and his own Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.19759 of 2012 (2) dt.24-05-2012 2/2 confession. The petitioner has been in custody since 24.9.2011. Learned counsel for the State could not controvert the contention of learned counsel for the petitioner while opposing his prayer for bail. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the above-named petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Madhubani in connection with Kaluahi P. S. Case No. 60 of 2011 with the following conditions: 1. One of the bailors will be the close relative of the petitioner 2. The petitioner will not indulge in similar or in any other offence. 3. The petitioner will be well represented in the court. 4. In case of absence for two consecutive dates or in violation of the terms of the bail, his bail bond will be liable to be cancelled by the concerned court and he will be taken into custody. RPS/- (Amaresh Kumar Lal, J)

Applicable IPC Section: 392

Statute Text:
Section 392 of the Indian Penal Code. Robbery. Whoever commits robbery shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine; and, if the robbery be committed on the highway between sunset and sunrise, the imprisonment may be extended to fourteen years.