Supreme Court – Daily Orders
Chitranjan Singh vs The State Of Bihar on 24 April, 2026
Author: Sanjay Karol
Bench: Sanjay Karol
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO(s). OF 2026
(arising out of SLP (Crl.) No(s).2272 of 2026)
CHITRANJAN SINGH APPELLANT(S)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF BIHAR & ANR. RESPONDENT(S)
WITH
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO(s). OF 2026
(arising out of SLP (Crl.) No(s).2600 of 2026)
AND
CRIMINAL APPEAL NO(s). OF 2026
(arising out of SLP (Crl.) No(s).4351 of 2026)
O R D E R
Crl.A.@ S.L.P.(Crl) No.2272 of 2026:
1. Leave granted.
2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated
judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 in Criminal
Miscellaneous No.46713/2025 titled “Shiv Kumar Singh &
Ors. vs. State of Bihar & Anr.” passed by the High Court
of Judicature at Patna.
3. On 11.02.2026, this Court passed the following
order:-
“1. The Petitioner challenges the
judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 in
CRLM No.46713/2025 titled “Shiv Kumar
Signature Not Verified
Singh vs. State of Bihar & Anr.” passed
Digitally signed by
NAVEEN D
Date: 2026.04.27
by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
18:36:10 IST
Reason:
2. Issue notice, returnable on
23.03.2026.
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3. Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah, learned
Advocate-on-Record accepts notice on
behalf of the State of Bihar. Let notice
be issued to respondent No.2.
4. Dasti service, in addition, is
permitted. Let steps for service be taken
within one week.
5. In the notice itself let it be
mentioned that respondent is required to
file a counter affidavit and reply to the
interlocutory application(s), if any,
before the next date of listing.
6. Let counter affidavit by the appearing
party be filed within two weeks.
Rejoinder thereto, if any, be filed
within one week thereafter.
7. In the event of arrest in connection
with Complaint Case No.606 of 2024
registered for the offence punishable
under Sections 420,406,323,504 & 506 of
the IPC, the petitioner shall be released
on bail by the Investigating/Arresting
Officer on such terms and conditions as
imposed and found to be just, fair and
reasonable.
8. Needless to add, the petitioner would
maintain good conduct and not attempt to
influence any of the witnesses, in any
manner, till the completion of the
trial.”
4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and
also perused the materials available on record.
5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully
complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the
investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any
of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the
investigation in any manner.
6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in
which it was allegedly committed.
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7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order
dated 11.02.2026, passed by this Court, with a direction
to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the
investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary
adjournment. Also, the appellant shall report before the
Investigating Officer every alternate Monday, between 10
a.m. and 11 a.m., till such time the investigation is
complete in all respects.
8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial
Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on
account of the appellant’s conduct, it shall be open to
the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court
to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law,
including cancellation of bail.
9. Further, if the appellant possesses passport, the
same shall be surrendered before the Competent
Authority/Court, till the conclusion of the Trial.
10. The impugned judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 is
set aside.
11. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed
of.
Crl.A. @ S.L.P. (Crl.) No(s).2600 of 2026:
1. Leave granted.
2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated
17.01.2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.46713/2025,
titled “Shiv Kumar Singh & Ors. vs. The State of Bihar &
Anr.”, passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
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3. On 18.02.2026, this Court passed the following
order:-
“1. The petitioner challenges the
judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 in
Criminal Miscellaneous No.46713/2025
passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Patna, titled “Shiv Kumar Singh & Ors.
vs. The State of Bihar & Anr.”.
2. Mr. Azmat H. Amanullah, learned
Advocate on Record, accepts notice on
behalf of respondent no.1/State. Hence,
the formal service of notice on the said
respondent is waived off.
3. Issue notice to respondent no.2.
4. Dasti service, in addition, is
permitted. Let steps for service be taken
within one week.
5. In the notice itself let it be
mentioned that the respondent is required
to file the counter affidavit and reply
to the interlocutory application(s), if
any, before the next date of listing.
6. Let respondent no.1 shall file
counter affidavit within three (03)
weeks. Rejoinder affidavit thereto, if
any, be filed before the next date of
listing.
7. In the event of arrest in connection
with Complaint Case No.606 of 2024 on the
file of the learned Judicial Magistrate
(II Class), District Court Ara, Bhojpur,
the petitioner shall be released on bail
on the appropriate terms and conditions
as may be fixed by the Investigating
Officer/Arresting Officer.
8. The petitioner shall make himself
available before the Investigating
Officer on 25.02.2026 at 10:00 a.m. and
on all such dates as he may be required.
9. Needless to add, till the
investigation is not complete in all
respects, the petitioner would fully
cooperate, and if the challan/charge4
sheet is filed, he would maintain good
conduct and not attempt to influence any
of the witnesses in any manner till the
completion of the trial.
10. Tag with SLP(Crl.) No.2272 of 2026.”
4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and
also perused the materials available on record.
5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully
complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the
investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any
of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the
investigation in any manner.
6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in
which it was allegedly committed.
7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order
dated 18.02.2026, passed by this Court, with a direction
to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the
investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary
adjournment. Also, the appellant shall report before the
Investigating Officer every alternate Monday, between 10
a.m. and 11 a.m., till such time the investigation is
complete in all respects.
8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial
Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on
account of the appellant’s conduct, it shall be open to
the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court
to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law,
including cancellation of bail.
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9. Further, if the appellant possesses a passport, the
same shall be surrendered before the Competent
Authority/Court, till the conclusion of the Trial.
10. The impugned judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 is
set aside.
11. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed
of.
Crl.A. @ S.L.P.(Crl.) No.4351 of 2026:
1. Leave granted.
2. The appellant challenges the judgment and order dated
17.01.2026 in Criminal Miscellaneous No.46713/2025,
titled “Shiv Kumar Singh & Ors. vs. The State of Bihar &
Anr.”, passed by the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
3. On 16.03.2026, this Court passed the following
order:-
“1. The petitioner challenge the judgment
and order dated 17.01.2026 in Criminal
Miscellaneous No. 46713 of 2025 passed by
the High Court of Judicature at Patna.
2. Mr. Prem Prakash, Advocate-on-Record
accepts notice on behalf of the State of
Bihar. Hence, the formal service of
notice on the respondent-State is waived.
3. Issue notice to respondent No.2.
4. Dasti service, in addition, is
permitted. Service to be effected through
the concerned S.H.O..
5. In the notice itself, let it be
mentioned that respondent is required to
file a counter affidavit and reply to the
interlocutory application(s), if any,
before the next date of listing.
6. In the event of arrest in connection
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with Complaint Case No. 606 of 2024 on
the file of the learned Judicial
Magistrate (II Class), District Court
Ara, Bhojpur, Bihar the petitioner shall
be released on bail by the
Investigating/Arresting Officer on such
terms and conditions as imposed and found
to be just, fair and reasonable.
7. The petitioner shall make himself
available before the Investigating
Officer on 23.03.2026 at 10:00 a.m. and
on all such dates as they may be
required.
8. Needless to add, the petitioner would
maintain good conduct and not attempt to
influence any of the witnesses, in any
manner, till the completion of the trial.
9. Tag with SLP(Crl.) No. 2272 of 2026.”
4. We have heard learned counsel for the parties and
also perused the materials available on record.
5. It is not in dispute that the conditions stand fully
complied with; the appellant has cooperated during the
investigation; he has not threatened or intimidated any
of the witnesses; or has tried to influence the
investigation in any manner.
6. We have noticed the nature of crime and the manner in
which it was allegedly committed.
7. We allow the present appeal by confirming the order
dated 16.03.2026, passed by this Court, with a direction
to the appellant to continue to cooperate during the
investigation/trial and not to take any unnecessary
adjournment. Also, the appellant shall report before the
Investigating Officer every alternate Monday, between 10
a.m. and 11 a.m., till such time the investigation is
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complete in all respects.
8. If the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial
Court feels that the investigation/trial is delayed on
account of the appellant’s conduct, it shall be open to
the Investigating Officer/Arresting Officer/Trial Court
to take appropriate steps in accordance with the law,
including cancellation of bail.
9. Further, if the appellant possesses a passport, the
same shall be surrendered before the competent
Authority/Court, till the conclusion of the Trial.
10. The impugned judgment and order dated 17.01.2026 is
set aside.
11. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed
of.
………………J.
(SANJAY KAROL)
………………J.
(AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIH)
NEW DELHI;
24-04-2026.
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ITEM NO.6 COURT NO.11 SECTION II-A
S U P R E M E C O U R T O F I N D I A
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS
Petition(s) for Special Leave to Appeal (Crl.) No(s).2272/2026
[Arising out of impugned final judgment and order dated 17-01-2026
in CRLM No.46713/2025 passed by the High Court of Judicature at
Patna]
CHITRANJAN SINGH PETITIONER(S)
VERSUS
THE STATE OF BIHAR & ANR. RESPONDENT(S)
IA No. 40780/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED
JUDGMENT
IA No. 40781/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
WITH
SLP(Crl) No. 2600/2026 (II-A)
FOR ADMISSION and I.R.
IA No. 46866/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED
JUDGMENT
SLP(Crl) No. 4351/2026 (II-A)
IA No. 76044/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING C/C OF THE IMPUGNED
JUDGMENT
IA No. 76049/2026 – EXEMPTION FROM FILING O.T.
Date : 24-04-2026 These matters were called on for hearing today.
CORAM :
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KAROL
HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AUGUSTINE GEORGE MASIHFor Petitioner(s) :
Mr. Punit Vinay, AOR
Ms. Sanra Singpho, Adv.
For Respondent(s) :
Mr. Anshul Narayan, Adv.
Mrs. Vineeta Singh, Adv.
Mr. Anshuman Harsh, Adv.
Mr. Prem Prakash, AOR
Mr. Azmat Hayat Amanullah, AOR
Ms. Rebecca Mishra, Adv.
Ms. Vanshita Gupta, Adv.
Mr. Sagar Chauhan, Adv.
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Upon hearing the counsel the Court made the following
O R D E R
1. Leave granted.
2. The appeals are allowed in terms of the signed order,
which is placed on the file.
3. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed
of.
(D. NAVEEN) (ANU BHALLA)
COURT MASTER (SH) COURT MASTER (NSH)
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