Case Facts:
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.493 of 2012 1. Ramadhar Manjhi, Son of Sri Naresh Manjhi. 2. Naresh Manjhi, Son of late Bishun Manjhi. Both resident of village-Danara, P.S.-Bhagwanganj, District- Patna. Versus The State of Bihar ------------------ 2 05.01.2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State. The petitioners, who are in custody since 25.8.2011 and 22.10.2011 respectively, seek bail in connection with a case instituted under [STATUTE] . From perusal of the impugned order, it transpires that it is a case of circumstantial evidence. The only material to connect the petitioners with the alleged offence is confessional statement of a co-accused Ram Pravesh Choudhary which was recorded by the police. It is contended that the confessional statement made before the police is not admissible. The petitioners happen to be father and son. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the petitioners above named are directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned S.D.J.M., Masaudhi, Patna in connection with Bhagwanganj P.S. Case No. 47 of 2011 (G.R. No. 736 of 2011). Sanjeet/ (Ashwani Kumar Singh, J.)

Applicable IPC Section: 302

Statute Text:
Section 302 of the Indian Penal Code. Murder. Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, and shall also be liable to fine.