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Crime
Supreme Court revokes bail of five accused in Samastipur former Mukhiya's husband murder case
✍️ Amar Ujala · Darbhanga
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:47 PM
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The Supreme Court has set aside the Patna High Court's bail order, cancelling the release of five men convicted of murder and criminal conspiracy in the killing of former Samastipur Mukhiya's husband, Shashinath Jha, and ordered them to surrender within two weeks.
The apex court has overturned a bail order previously granted by the Patna High Court to five individuals convicted of murder and criminal conspiracy. The accused were linked to the 2022 killing of Shashinath Jha, the husband of former Samastipur Mukhiya and co‑Mukhiya.
In its judgment, the Supreme Court cancelled the High Court's decision that had allowed the five men to remain out of custody. The court emphasized the seriousness of the offence and the need for the accused to face trial without further delay.
The bench directed the five convicts to surrender to the appropriate authorities within fourteen days of the order. Failure to comply could result in the issuance of non‑bailable warrants.
Legal experts note that the ruling underscores the judiciary's stance on violent crimes involving political figures, reinforcing the principle that bail cannot be used to evade accountability.
In its judgment, the Supreme Court cancelled the High Court's decision that had allowed the five men to remain out of custody. The court emphasized the seriousness of the offence and the need for the accused to face trial without further delay.
The bench directed the five convicts to surrender to the appropriate authorities within fourteen days of the order. Failure to comply could result in the issuance of non‑bailable warrants.
Legal experts note that the ruling underscores the judiciary's stance on violent crimes involving political figures, reinforcing the principle that bail cannot be used to evade accountability.