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VEERU YADAV ALIAS ATUL YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Veeru Yadav (alias Atul Yadav) applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 0109 of 2025) where he is charged under Sections 74, 351(3), 65(2) of the BNS, 2023 and Sections 5m and 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged outraging modesty and rape of a minor. The applicant contended that the rape allegation …

SATISH KUMAR ALIAS GOLUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Satish Kumar Alias Golu applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No.119 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 351(2), 65(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4(2) of the POCSO Act. The victim, aged 16-18, had travelled with the applicant to Pune and did not raise any alarm, …

RAVIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant Ravi was charged under sections 137(2), 87 and 64 of the BNS and sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence in Etawah. The victim, a 17‑year‑old girl, had accompanied the applicant to Rajasthan and did not raise any alarm, leading the trial court to record a statement …

NEERAJversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Neeraj in Criminal Case No. 109 of 2025, which involved offences under Sections 65(1) and 351(2) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4(2) of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, arguing that the victim turned hostile during …

VAKEEL ALIAS VIKRAM NISHADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vakeel alias Vikram Nishad in a criminal case involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1), 115(2) of the BNS and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The victim, born on 01‑01‑2008, was said to have accompanied the accused to Mumbai …

KRISHNAKANT ALIAS CHUNNU BARARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Krishnakant Alias Chunnu Barar, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 177 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2) and 65(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The victim, a 17‑year‑old girl, had reportedly given consent and later married the …

HARSHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Harsh, who was charged under Sections 65(1) and 351(3) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4(2) of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence at T.P. Nagar, Meerut. The victim’s statements recorded under Sections 180 and 183 of the BNSS were found to be …

VIJAYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant Vijay was charged in Crime No. 178 of 2025 under Sections 137(2) and 64(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence at Khekra police station, Baghpat. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNS Act indicated that she had consented to …

BARDANIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Bardani, filed a bail application in Criminal Case No. 44 of 2025, which involved offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 65(1), 351(2) of the BNS Act and Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The court examined the facts, the seriousness of the alleged offences, and noted that the victim …

RAVI KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ravi Kumar, who was charged under Sections 137(2) and 65(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged sexual offence involving a 16‑year‑old girl. The applicant contended that the relationship was consensual, the girl …

RASHID ALIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Rashid Ali, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 204 of 2024) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 65(1) of the BNS and Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. The victim, aged between 15 and 16 years, had reportedly given consent and had accompanied the applicant to …

ARUNversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Arun was charged under sections 137(2), 87, 65(1) of the BNS Act and sections 3 and 4(2) of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence in Meerut. The victim, aged about 18 as per an ossification test, gave a statement under section 183 BNSS indicating consent, having stayed with the accused for 20 days …

LOKENDRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Lokendra applied for bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 391 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The victim, aged about 17, recorded a statement under Section 183 of the BNSS indicating consent to the proposed …

AMAN DHAIKARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Aman Dhaikar, who was arrested in connection with offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 65(1) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, stating that the alleged victim was a consenting adult who had …

VIJAY KUMAR ALIAS BULLETversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vijay Kumar Alias Bullet in a criminal case (Crime No. 276 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 65(1), 87, 137(2) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, argued that the FIR was …

SURESH KUMAR YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered the bail application of Suresur Kumar Yadav, who is charged with rape of a minor under Sections 70(2), 115(2), 352, 351(3) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 5(G) and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the offence occurred on 5 July 2025, but the FIR was filed three …

Awadhesh Kumar @ Awadesh KumaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Sunil Pandit and two other villagers, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging kidnapping of a minor daughter of an informant. The FIR, filed under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged that the petitioners, along with …

Sunil PanditversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Sunil Pandit and two other villagers, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging kidnapping of a minor daughter of an informant. The FIR, filed under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged that the petitioners, along with …

Md. KalamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Kalam, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging offences under several sections of the B.N.S. and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleges that he established physical relations with a 16‑year‑old informant on the pretext of marriage and later refused to solemnise …

Aditya Tiwari @ Raju TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Aditya Tiwari, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 64, 351(3), 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he and others made a girl a habitual drug user and sexually exploited her as a sex slave, even …

Parmeshwar SahversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Petitioner Parmeshwar Sah was arrested in connection with a case registered on 28‑09‑2025 alleging the rape of a nine‑year‑old girl under Section 65 of the B.N.S. Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for regular bail, arguing that the FIR was lodged five days after the incident, …

SAJIDversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Sajid, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 68 of 2026) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2) and 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 9M/10 of the POCSO Act. He claimed innocence, alleging that the FIR was filed due to a monetary dispute with the informant …

ABHISHEK AND 3 OTHERSversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to quash a seizure and forfeiture order dated 05‑02‑2026, which had been passed by the Additional District and Sessions Judge (Special Judge POCSO Act) in Criminal Case No. 171 of 2026. The order was based on multiple …

PRINCE YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a second bail application filed by Prince Yadav, who is accused in a special trial involving offences under the BNS, SC/ST Act, IT Act and POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, citing a victim's statement that did not support the prosecution, and argued that he had …

SAUDANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed under Section 483 of the BNSS for the accused Saudan, who was charged under Sections 140(4), 351(3) of the BNSS and Sections 5M/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed false implication, pointing out a four‑day delay between the alleged incident …

ROHIT GARGversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Rohit Garg was arrested in a case under Sections 137(2) and 64(2)(i) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging sexual offences against a 16‑year‑old girl. The applicant contended that the alleged victim had given consent, as reflected in her statement recorded under Section 183 …

VINAY KUMAR ALIAS ASHISHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Vinay Kumar alias Ashish, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 461 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 65(2) and 351(3) of the BNS Act and Sections 5m/6 of the POCSO Act, where a 10‑year‑old girl was the victim. The applicant claimed innocence, alleging that a …

SAQIBversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Saqib, who was arrested in connection with a case registered under IPC sections 137(2), 64(1), 127(2) and sections 3/4(2) of the POCSO Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, that the FIR was lodged after a delay, and that …

Anand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Anand Kumar was arrested in connection with a case involving alleged kidnapping, sexual offences under the POCSO Act, and child marriage violations. The prosecution alleged that the victim, a minor, was taken away by the petitioner after returning from Mumbai. The petitioner contended that the …

Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjeet RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 97 and 137(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor girl. He had been in custody since 18 October 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the girl had voluntarily …

Maymun Khatoon @ Maimun Khatoon @ Maymul KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Maymun Khatoon, the wife of Alijan Gango, was arrested for allegedly running an illegal brothel involving minor girls and was charged under sections of the B.N.S., the Human Trafficking Act, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Care and Protection Act. She had been in custody since 9 January 2026 …

ANURAG YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Anurag Yadav, a 19‑year‑old, was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 65(1) and 351(3) of the BNS Act and Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act, alleging that he raped a 13‑year‑old girl. The applicant contended that the relationship was consensual, that the victim did not raise alarm, and that …

Aftab Ansari @ Aftaf AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Petitioner Aftab Ansari applied for bail after being in custody since 17 January 2026 in connection with a case alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, forcibly abducted a 16‑year‑old girl and sexually assaulted her, citing …

Laxman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Laxman Kumar, was charged with rape and related offences under Section 70(2) of the B.N.S., Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and Sections 3(2)(iv)(v) of the SC/ST Act, after allegedly offering food to the victim and then entering the toilet where the alleged assault occurred. The …

Krishna Paswan @ Krishn Paswan @ Krishna KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Krishna Paswan, was arrested on 18 November 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case involving a 14‑year‑old girl, alleged under Sections 137(2), 87 and 3(5) of the BNS Act and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution’s case was based on the victim’s sister‑in‑law’s allegation …

Jitendra YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Jitendra Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, abducted the child, administered a drug, and concealed her in a village house, …

Suraj Kumar @ Golu Kumar @ Suraj SurajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Suraj Kumar, was charged with offences including attempted rape of a minor, assault, and illegal possession of arms under Sections 329(4), 74, 75, 76, 352, 351(2) of the BNS, Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, and Section 27 of the Arms Act. The prosecution alleged that he entered …

Sonu Nat @ Sonu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Sonu Nat, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case involving alleged trafficking of minor girls. The FIR alleged offences under the BNS, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, POCSO Act, Juvenile Justice Act and Bounded Labour System Act, based on a raid that rescued minors. The …

SHIVAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

Shivam, accused in Crime No.516 of 2026 for offences under the Indian Penal Code, the B.N.S. Act and Sections 5/6 of the POCSO Act, sought bail during the pendency of trial. He argued that a co‑accused, Ravi, with an identical role and no prior criminal record, had been granted bail, establishing …

Surendra DasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Surendra Das applied for bail in a POCSO case (Case No. 144 of 2024) where he was alleged to have abused an informant after a minor’s alleged kidnapping by another person, Vivek Das. The prosecution alleged offences under sections 96, 352, 351(1), 351(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 8 of …

Sandip KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sandip Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 87, 352 and 3(5) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he and accomplices entered the informant’s house at night, gagged the informant’s minor daughter and attempted to …

Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ranjan Kumar, applied for regular bail in a case registered as Dhanarua P.S. Case No. 608/2025, where he is accused, along with two others, of gang rape under Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 64(1) and 70(2) of the B.N.S. Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely …

Vishwajeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Vishwajeet Kumar was arrested on 20 November 2025 in connection with FIR No. 76 of 2025 alleging offences under the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the I.T. Act. The prosecution alleges that he had a sexual relationship with the informant’s daughter, secretly recorded nude videos on his …

Phuldeo Kumar @ Phuldeo RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Phuldeo Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he forcibly applied vermilion on a 16‑year‑old girl and, when she resisted, his family beat her. He was charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. …

Manjit Yadav @ Manjit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manjit Yadav was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 96 of the B.N.S., later amended to include Section 64(1) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he enticed and kidnapped a 16‑year‑old girl. The petitioner sought regular bail, contending that …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that on 30 August 2025 he, armed with a pistol and sword, entered the informant's house and attempted to rape her. The prosecution charged him under several sections of the B.N.S. and sections 8 and 12 of …

Rohit YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rohit Yadav, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act and Section 9 of the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, kidnapped two teenage …

X JUVENILEversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, a juvenile, filed an application under Section 528 of the BNSS seeking to set aside the cognizance and charge sheet issued by the Juvenile Justice Board in a POCSO case. The FIR was lodged against unknown persons, and the prosecutrix initially gave a statement under Section 180 that …

Ashutosh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ashutosh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case alleging that he married the minor daughter of the informant and subsequently refused to return her to her parental home, invoking offences under the B.N.S., D.P. Act, POCSO Act and SC/ST Act. The petitioner contended that the …

Dharmendra Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, was charged in Buxar Mahila Police Station Case No. 62 of 2025 for offences under the B.N.S., the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act, alleging that he sexually exploited a minor girl, obtained her mobile number from her bank records, pretended to marry her, and later …

Ramkishun Yadav @ Ramkishun KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ramkishun Yadav, was arrested in connection with a rape alleged to have occurred on 21 January 2025 involving a 17‑year‑old girl, the informant’s daughter. The prosecution charged him under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 352, 351(2), 351(3) and 65 of the BNS and Sections 3 and 4 of the …

Vishal Kumar @ Gopi Kumar Ravi @GopiversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vishal Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S., the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2000 and the POCSO Act, alleged to have attempted rape. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, a clean antecedent, and …

Golu YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Golu Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, including allegations of rape. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, a clean antecedent, and willingness to cooperate with the …

Ramji GuptaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Ramji Gupta, a school principal, was arrested in connection with a rape case involving a minor girl, charged under Section 64 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, a clean antecedent, and having been in custody …

Ram Niwas @ Ram Niwas Kumar @ Ram Nivash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ram Niwas was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. for allegedly kidnapping the informant's daughter to force a marriage. The petitioner contended that the alleged kidnapping was in fact an elopement, as the girl voluntarily married him, and …

Boa @ Babul @ Babul Yadav @ Boa Kumar @ Babu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioner Boa Yadav, arrested on 27 May 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case (PS Basanhi Case No. 133 of 2024) under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023, applied for bail. He contended that he had married the alleged victim in a temple on 14 July 2024, that the …

Manish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Manish Kumar, a 19‑year‑old, was implicated in a case alleging that he, along with others, misbehaved with a minor, showed an obscene video and attempted to forcibly take the girl away. The prosecution’s case relied on sections of the BNSS, 2023 and the POCSO Act, but the victim’s statement recorded …

Javed @ DahadiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioners, Javed, Jamir, and Nanhe, applied for bail in a case registered as Barauli P.S. Case No. 368 of 2025, wherein they were accused of raping the minor daughter of an informant and recording the act on video. The charges include offences under Sections 70(1) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., …

Rani KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rani Khatoon was arrested in connection with a case alleging that three minor girls were rescued from her residence and forced into prostitution, invoking offences under the BNS, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act and the POCSO Act. The …

Sharwan Das @ Sharwan ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sharwan Das, was charged under several sections of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor and subsequently entering into a sham marriage with the victim before deserting her. He has been in custody since 17 January 2026 and sought …

Suraj Kumar @ KalluversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Suraj Kumar, the petitioner, was charged under multiple sections of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping his 10‑year‑old grand‑daughter. He applied for regular bail, claiming innocence and alleging political motives behind the delayed FIR. The State and the informant’s …

Bambam ChaudharyversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bambam Chaudhary, was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor girl for marriage and multiple offences under the IPC, SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and the POCSO Act. The prosecution’s case is based on the informant’s claim, but the alleged victim, now …

KARAN KUMAR ALIAS PRADUMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Karan Kumar, sought bail in a criminal case involving alleged posting of indecent photographs and a video of a consenting victim on Instagram, charged under sections of the BNS, Income Tax Act and POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, citing the victim's statement of consent and …

SHASHIKANT AHIRWARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Shashikant Ahirwar, was charged under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the BNS Act and Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence in Jalaun. The victim, a girl of about 16 years, testified that she had consented to the relationship, having accompanied the applicant from …

BITANU @ NEERAJ KUMARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Bitanu @ Neeraj Kumar, who was arrested in connection with a case registered as Crime No. 69 of 2025 under Sections 65(1), 352, 351(3) of the BNS Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, …

SUMIT ALIAS HAUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Sumit Alias Hau, sought bail in a criminal case (Crime No. 193 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 65(1), 74, 351(2) of the BNS and Sections 3 and 7(2) of the POCSO Act. Counsel for the applicant argued that he was innocent, the FIR was lodged six days after the alleged …

NIKHIL PRASADversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Nikhil Prasad, who was charged under Sections 137(2), 115(2), 64, 351(3) of the BNS and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged offence at Kaptanganj, Kushinagar. The victim, aged about 20, gave a statement under Section 183 of the BNS …

FARMANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Farman, filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No. 73 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the BNS Act, Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act, and Section 3(2)(V) of the SC/ST Act. The victim, who is reported to be slightly below the age of …

MAHIMAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Mahima, who is accused under Sections 137(2), 87, 352, 351(4), 64(1) of the B.N.S.S. Act and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant asserted that he is innocent and that the alleged victim, who gave a statement under Section 183 of the …

KARAN MISHRAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Karan Mishra, who was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2)(M) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 5(L) and 6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, asserted that the alleged victim was a consenting …

VISHAL YADAVversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vishan Yadav, who was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the B.N.S.S. and Sections 5L/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed innocence, asserting that the alleged victim was not pregnant, had refused a …

SANDEEP RAJBHARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court of Allahabad considered the bail application of Sandeep Rajbhar, who had been in custody since 25 July 2025 in connection with offences under Sections 137(2), 115(2), 123, 70(2), 351(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Bailable Non‑Bailable (BNS) provisions and Sections 5(G) and 6 of the POCSO …

CHHOTUversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Chhotu, who was arrested in connection with a POCSO case (Crime No. 228 of 2025) under Section 65(2) of the BNS and Sections 5M/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant pleaded innocence, arguing that the FIR was lodged ten hours after the alleged …

RUPESH KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rupesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a gang‑rape of a minor, charged under Sections 103(1), 70(2), 66 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated, had no prior criminal record and had been in custody since …

Rajesh MajhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rajesh Majhi, was implicated in a case alleging kidnapping of a minor for marriage, with charges under Sections 137(2), 96, 352, 351(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim, however, gave a statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. denying any kidnapping …

Subodh Kumar @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Subodh Kumar petitioned for regular bail in a case registered under Section 70(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging rape of a minor. The prosecution opposed the bail, asserting the seriousness of the charges. The petitioner claimed false implication, no prior criminal …

Janki DasversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioners, Janki Das, Biranjan Kumar and Golden Kumar, were arrested in connection with a gang rape alleged to have occurred in Gurua, Gaya, and charged under multiple sections of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Arms Act. …

Shivanand Tiwari @ Shivanshu Kumar @ Anshu TiwariversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Shivanand Tiwari, sought anticipatory bail after being named in an FIR alleging that he had a sexual relationship with a minor, the informant’s sister, and that his alleged mental and physical torture led her to commit suicide. The prosecution charged him under sections 103(1), …

Deepak Kumar @ Dhiru Paswan @ Deepak PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deepak Kumar, was charged in Mahila Police Station Case No. 67 of 2025 for offences including kidnapping, assault, and offences under the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with two others, kidnapped the victim, and the victim’s statement under Section 183 …

Budhan Kumar @ Budhan BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Budhan Kumar was arrested on 23 June 2025 in connection with POCSO Case No.173 of 2025, arising from FIR dated 20 June 2025 that alleged offences under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the BNS, Section 65(1) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean …

Baby Ranjan Kumar @ Babi RanjanversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Baby Ranjan Kumar, was arrested on 8 August 2025 in connection with a case alleging that he, along with others, lured a minor girl, threatened her, and committed sexual assault, violating Sections 70(1) and 351(2) of the BNS Act, several provisions of the SC/ST Act, and Section 6 of …

Ravi KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ravi Kumar, was arrested on 23 August 2025 for allegedly kidnapping the daughter of an informant, a case registered under sections 64, 87 and 137(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and section 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim girl was reported to have been in a relationship with the petitioner, …

Juli DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Juli Devi, the owner of a house where minor girls were allegedly kept, was charged in Rajgir P.S. Case No. 676 of 2025 with offences under the BNS, the Bonded Labour System Abolition Act, the POCSO Act and the Juvenile Justice Act, alleging trafficking and exploitation of minors. She had been in …

Vidhan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Vidhan Kumar, was arrested in connection with Mahishi P.S. Case No. 329 of 2025, which alleged offences under several sections of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, accusing him of having a sexual relationship with the minor victim under the pretext of marriage. The …

Nand Lal Sahni @ Nand Lal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Nand Lal Sahni, was charged with kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant under sections 96, 137(2) and 3(5) of the BNS. The victim was later recovered and, under Section 183 of the BNSS, gave a statement that she went to Delhi with the petitioner of her own free will and did …

Akhilesh Kumar @ Akhilesh Thakur @ Aklesh ThakurversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Akhilesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the BNS and Section 08/12 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor. He had been in custody since 21 January 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the allegations were …

Deep PrabhatversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Deep Prabhat, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Mahila Police Station, Munger (Case No. 32 of 2025) for alleged sexual abuse of a minor and extortion. The charges include offences under Sections 64, 351(2) and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic/Criminal Statutes (BNS) …

Gulshan Kumar Ray @ Gulshan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Gulshan Kumar Ray, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor. He had been in custody since 1 September 2025 and claimed that the alleged victim had voluntarily eloped …

Babita DeviversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Babita Devi, the maternal aunt of co‑accused Kapil Yadav, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a POCSO case alleging kidnapping and rape of a minor. The FIR alleged that she participated in the rape committed by Dinesh Yadav. Her counsel argued that the alleged victim was actually 17‑19 years old, was in …

Mukul KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mukul Kumar was arrested in May 2025 on charges of kidnapping the sister of an informant and alleged sexual assault, with the charge sheet invoking Sections 137(2), 96, 75, 78, 62 of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean antecedent and that the …

Karan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Karan Kumar, was arrested on 11 June 2025 in connection with a Special POCSO case alleging abduction of a minor girl under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the BNS and Sections 6 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement indicated that she and the petitioner were in a consensual …

Raju Sharma @ Laddu SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Raju Sharma was arrested on 24‑08‑2025 in connection with a case alleging that he filmed an obscene video of the informant’s minor daughter while she was bathing and threatened the family for money, also assaulting them when they tried to seize his phone. He was charged under Sections 126(2), …

Bittu Ojha @ Shailendra Kumar OjhaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Bittu Ojha, was arrested on 7 July 2025 in connection with a case of alleged rape and other offences under the BNS and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that on 5 July 2025 the petitioner entered the victim’s house through the roof, gagged her and raped her, with the assistance …

Bipin Mistri @ Bipin Kumar MistriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Bipin Mistri, sought bail in a POCSO case (No.78/2025) alleging that the FIR dated 23‑04‑2025 was fabricated and that no sexual assault occurred. The FIR accused him under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the BNS Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, with the victim’s statement recorded under …

Shivam KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shivam Kumar was arrested in connection with a case alleging attempted rape of a minor girl, entry into her room armed with a weapon, and offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 76, 352, 351(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement under Sections 180 and 183 of …

Kasim AnsasriversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Kasim Ansari, aged about 60, applied for regular bail in a case registered under sections 65(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 and sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he raped an eight‑year‑old girl. He has been in custody since 1 May 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that his …

Naina Chaudhary @ Naina RaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Naina Chaudhary, sought bail in a case alleging trafficking of minor girls and related offences under multiple statutes. The prosecution alleged that she, along with co‑accused, was involved in bringing minors from other states for exploitation by an orchestra company. The petitioner …

Md. HaroonversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Haroon, applied for anticipatory bail in a case registered under Sections 64(1), 318(4) and 61 of the B.N.S., Sections 3 and 4 of the D.P. Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging sexual intercourse with a 15‑year‑old girl under a false promise of marriage, procurement …

Khushi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Khushi Kumari, sought bail after being in custody since 15‑12‑2025 in connection with a POCSO case (Case No. 199 of 2025) involving multiple offences under the BNS Act, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, Juvenile Justice Act and the POCSO Act. She contended that she has a clean …

Raja Khan @ Md. Raja @ Raza KhanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raja Khan, was arrested in connection with Mahila P.S. Case No. 154 of 2025 for alleged offences under Sections 65(1), 115(2), 126(2), 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, accused of having a sexual relationship with the informant under the pretext of marriage. The …

SATTAR ANSARIversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Petitioners Sattar Ansari and Sufiya Khatoon were arrested in connection with a kidnapping alleged under Sections 96 and 137(2) of the BNS Act and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that they abducted a 17‑year‑old girl from her home on the night of 18‑19 July 2025, but the …

Raushan Kumar Baitha @ Raushan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar Baitha, was arrested in connection with a case alleging the abduction of the informant's minor daughter and related offences under Sections 96, 61(2) and 65(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that Baitha, along with others, forcibly …

Prince PatelversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Prince Patel was arrested on 22 July 2025 in connection with a kidnapping case involving a minor sister, alleged to have been abducted for marriage. The petition sought bail for offences under Sections 137(2), 140(1), 87, 351, 352, 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 8 and 10 of the POCSO Act. The …

Sagar KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Sagar Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 115(2), 352, 74, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging an attempt to rape a ten‑year‑old girl. He applied for regular bail, asserting that he had been falsely implicated, had no prior …

Ajit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Ajit Kumar, was charged under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act for allegedly attempting to outrage the modesty of a 14‑year‑old girl. He applied for bail, claiming innocence, that the alleged incident occurred in broad daylight and that …

Chandan Kumar @ Chandan Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a 17‑year‑old girl, charged under Sections 137(2), 96, 24 of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the girl was lured and abducted, while the victim’s …

Shobhanand Mandal @ Shobhanand KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Shobhanand Mandal, was arrested in connection with kidnapping and alleged sexual offences under Sections 96, 65(1), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s initial police statement indicated she had left her house voluntarily with the petitioner, but a …

Vinay PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Vinay Paswan, was charged under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly forcibly establishing physical relations with a minor girl, the informant's daughter, after a marriage ceremony. He has been in custody since 13 August 2025. The petitioner …

Sachin KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sachin Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor girl. He had been in custody since 21 August 2025. During the bail hearing, the victim testified that she did not …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amit Kumar was arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping of three girls, including the informant's daughter, under sections 137(2), 87, 96 of the BNSS, later amended to include sections 144, 139(a)(I) of the BNS 2023 and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution’s case is based …

Ajit MauryaversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Ajit Maurya was charged under Sections 96, 64, 3(5) of the BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting and raping a minor girl. He has been in custody since 15 August 2025. The petitioner applied for bail, arguing that he should be released pending trial. The court examined the …

Rambahal ManjhiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rambahal Manjhi, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 137, 96, 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Penal Code, alleging abduction of a girl. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner had abducted the victim, while the victim’s statement indicated that she had voluntarily …

Kunal GiriversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Kunal Giri was arrested in connection with a case alleging kidnapping of a minor girl, with charges under sections 126(2), 115(2), 352, 96, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution claimed the girl was abducted for marriage, while the victim’s statement under section 183 of …

Md. Naushad @ Md. Shafique @ Md. ShariqueversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Md. Naushad, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 64 of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner lured a minor girl to a hotel, pretended to marry her, and then established a physical relationship, …

Dipesh Kumar @ Dipesh YadavversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Dipesh Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and the POCSO Act, alleging that he confined a girl and was involved in a sex racket. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. indicated that no video was …

Md. Margub @ Md. MargufversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Margub, was named in an FIR for alleged penetrative sexual assault/rape of a 15‑year‑old girl, alleged to have occurred on 10 October 2025. He applied for anticipatory bail, contending that the complaint was false, stemming from neighborhood disputes, and that medical examination …

JANVEDversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Janved, accused under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed false implication, asserting that the victim, aged 17 per an ossification test (with a two‑year error margin), had …

MASTRAM AND 2 OTHERSversusState of UP AND ANOTHER

The applicants filed a petition under Section 482 of the Criminal Procedure Code seeking to quash the summoning order dated 12‑10‑2023 and the entire criminal proceedings in Complaint Case No. 491 of 2023, which alleged offences under Sections 376D, 323, 504 and 506 IPC. They contended that the …

SARGAMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sargam, accused under Sections 137(2), 64, 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3 and 4 of the POCSO Act for an alleged incident on 19‑11‑2025. The FIR was lodged on 28‑11‑2025, a delay the court deemed fatal to the prosecution’s case. The victim, …

AMARNATH SAHANIversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Amarnath Sahani, who was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 137(2), 61(1), 70(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 5 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed he was falsely implicated, pointing out inconsistencies between the FIR, …

SAWANversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Sawan, who was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 64(1) and 69 of the B.N.S. and Sections 3/4(1) of the POCSO Act, alleging a sexual offence that allegedly occurred on 18‑10‑2025. The applicant contended that the victim …

RAMESHversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Ramesh in a case under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 4(2) of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed false implication, citing a six‑day delay in filing the FIR and alleging that the victim’s age was incorrectly recorded, …

NADEEMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant Nadee​m filed a bail application in a criminal case (Crime No.78 of 2025) involving offences under the B.N.S., POCSO Act and SC/ST Act. The prosecution alleged that the victim’s statements under Sections 180 and 183 of the B.N.S. were contradictory, with one indicating voluntary travel …

SACHINversusSTATE OF UP AND 3 OTHERS

Sachin, the applicant, was arrested in connection with Crime No.98 of 2025 and has been in custody since 27 May 2025. He faces charges under sections 331(6), 351(2), 115(2), 70(2) of the B.N.S. and sections 5G/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant contended that the informant’s and victim’s statements …

Md. Shamsh Alam @ Shams Alam @ Shamsh Malik @ ChhotuversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The appellant, Md. Shamsh Alam, was named in an FIR alleging assault, intimidation and caste-based abuse during a dispute over cows. The police investigation found no material against him and filed a final report exonerating him, but the Special Court nonetheless took cognizance of offences under …

Sanjay MaliversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Sanjay Mali was arrested on 18‑03‑2025 in connection with a POCSO case (Asaw PS Case No. 01 of 2025) alleging forced sexual relations with two girls, offences charged under Section 70(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution relied on the …

BABU RAM RAJBHARversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The Allahabad High Court considered bail application No. 4005 of 2026 filed by Babu Ram Rajbhar in criminal case No. 205 of 2025, which is instituted under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(2)(m) of the B.N.S. and Sections 5L/6 of the POCSO Act. The applicant contended that he was falsely implicated, that the …

VIPIN PANDEYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Vipin Pandey in a criminal case (Crime No. 237 of 2025) involving offences under Sections 137(2), 87, 64(1) of the B.N.S. and Sections 3/4(1) of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed false implication, citing an ossification test that placed the …

NADEEMversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Nadeem, accused under Sections 70(2) and 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 5G/6 of the POCSO Act for alleged repeated rapes of a minor. The prosecution presented testimony of the informant (PW‑1) and the minor victim (PW‑2), both supporting the …

SAURABH JAISAWALversusSTATE OF U.P. AND ANOTHER

The High Court considered an application to cancel the bail granted on 18‑Feb‑2025 to Jai Singh Yadav in Crime No.555 of 2024, which involved offences under the IPC and the POCSO Act. The applicant, Saurabh Jaisawal, alleged that the accused misused his liberty by sending indecent and threatening …

HASEENversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered a bail application filed by Haseen, who was arrested in connection with a case under Sections 74, 64(1), 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 3/4(2) of the POCSO Act. The applicant claimed false implication, pointing out that the FIR was lodged four days after the alleged …

Mithilesh Paswan @ Mithilesh Kumar PaswanversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Mithilesh Paswan was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Sakri P.S. Case No. 186 of 2025) and charged under Sections 87 and 96 of the BNS, 2023, Sections 04, 06 and 08 of the POCSO Act, and Section 09 of the Child Marriage Act. The prosecution alleged that he kidnapped the minor victim. …

Jay Prakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Jay Prakash Kumar, applied for bail after being detained since 15 April 2025 in connection with FIR No. 193 of 2025 alleging sexual exploitation of a minor under Section 87 of the B.N.S., 2023. He claimed the allegations were false, stating the victim was his sister‑in‑law and that …

Umesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Umesh Kumar was arrested on 13 August 2025 in connection with a case registered under Sections 64 and 351(2) of the BNS, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged penetrative sexual assault on the minor daughter of the informant. The petitioner pleaded that he has a clean record, the …

Mantosh Kumar @ Mantosh SharmaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

Mantosh Kumar and Mukesh Kumar, nephews of the informant, were implicated in a land‑dispute related case (Bairiya PS Case No.531/2025) alleging assault, grievous injuries and other offences. They filed an anticipatory bail application, claiming false implication and that the FIR lacks specific …

Aasik RazaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Aasik Raza, sought anticipatory bail after learning that he might be arrested in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 140(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S.S and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleging his involvement in the kidnapping of a minor. The informant claimed the minor was abducted …

Santosh MandalversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Santosh Mandal, was charged under multiple sections of the BNS, 2023 and Section 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting the informant's minor daughters aged four and five. He applied for bail, arguing that the FIR was filed after an inordinate delay, the …

Pappu Kumar MahtoversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Pappu Kumar Mahto, was charged under Section 65(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for alleged rape of a six‑year‑old girl, the victim's daughter. He applied for bail, claiming the accusation stemmed from personal enmity, that he was engaged in agricultural work …

Aakash KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Aakash Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 65(2), 352, 351(2) of the B.N.S and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he raped and assaulted the minor daughter of an informant. The petitioner claimed he was falsely implicated due …

Nilmani KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, a 19‑year‑old student, was charged under Section 65(1) of the B.N.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act for allegedly raping the minor daughter of the informant. He contended that the relationship was consensual, citing the victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. …

Sujit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Sujit Kumar, was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case under Sections 137(2), 140(3) and 3(5) of the B.N.S., alleged to have abducted the informant’s sister. The petitioner claimed that the victim, a major, had voluntarily left her home, entered into a relationship and later …

Shamim Miyan @ Samim AkhtarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Shamim Miyan was arrested in connection with a case alleging that a minor was sexually assaulted and a video was made viral. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner was present during the incident, but the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S. did not name him as an accused. The …

Subhash Mandal @ KailuversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Subhash Mandal, was charged with rape of a ten‑year‑old girl under Sections 64(1) and 65(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, claiming false implication due to family enmity and relying on a medical report that showed no injuries or …

Babulal SahniversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioner Babulal Sahni filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in Mahila P.S. Case No. 51 of 2025, which alleged offences under Sections 65(1) and 351(2) of the BNS, Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and Section 67B(ii) of the I.T. Act, including a charge of rape. The prosecution’s …

BOBYversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The High Court considered bail applications filed by Boby and Rahul, who were charged under sections 137(2), 64(2)(ड), 87 of the B.N.S. and sections 5L/6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly enticing two minors, aged 17 and 15, to elope and engage in sexual relations. The defence argued that the older …

Navin Ray @ Navin Kumar @ Navin RaiversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Navin Ray was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping of the informant’s daughter on 10 March 2025, an offence alleged under Sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the BNS, 2023 and Section 12 of the POCSO Act. The victim later claimed she had voluntarily eloped with the co‑accused, Ashok Ray, …

Angaj Choupal @ Angaj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Angaj Choupal was arrested in connection with a FIR alleging that he forcibly entered a neighbour's house at night, attempted to disrobe the minor daughter of the informant, and assaulted her, invoking sections of the BNS, 2023 and the POCSO Act. The petitioner contended that the allegations were …

Deepak Kumar singh @ Deepak KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The Patna High Court considered bail applications filed by three accused persons – Deepak Kumar Singh, Aryan Kumar and Rakesh Pathak – who were arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple provisions of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the Immoral Traffic Act, the POCSO Act and the …

Amit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Amit Kumar, was charged with offences under sections 137(2), 87, 96, 64, 108 of the BNS and sections 4 and 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping and killing the minor daughter of an informant. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with co‑accused, abducted the …

Md. Intezarul Haque @ Intezarul Haque @ IntezarulversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Intezarul Haque, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging that he deceived a minor by promising marriage, had sexual relations with her, and later refused to marry. The prosecution alleged offences under Sections 137, 96, 64(1) and 303(2) of the B.N.S. and …

Nitish Yadav @ Nitish KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Nitish Yadav, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a kidnapping and rape case involving a 13‑year‑old girl under Section 64/3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. The FIR alleged that the petitioner and co‑accused abducted the minor and committed sexual …

Raja KumarversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioners, Raja Kumar and Mithu Kumar, were charged with offences including kidnapping, gang rape, and other serious crimes under various sections of the Bihar Negotiable Substances Act and the POCSO Act. They applied for bail, claiming false implication, the victim’s age of 19, and the lack …

Rubi DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Rubi Devi, the mother of the alleged victim, applied for bail in a case registered under Sections 65(1), 352(2), 351(3), 61(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging she aided the co‑accused in a sexual assault. The petition argued that the FIR was lodged after a long delay, the …

Suraj Kumar @ Suraj Kumar BarhiversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Suraj Kumar Barhi, a 20‑year‑old, was charged with kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant under several sections of the BNS and later under Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. He applied for pre‑arrest bail, arguing that the charge‑sheet was already filed, there was no evidence of tampering, …

Monu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Monu Kumar was arrested for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant, facing charges under Sections 137(2), 87, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged after an inordinate delay of about 20 days and that the victim’s …

Suraj Sharma @ Suraj KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Suraj Sharma was arrested on charges of kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant, alleged under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged ten days after the alleged incident and that the victim had voluntarily …

Rupesh PrasadversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Rupesh Prasad, was arrested for allegedly kidnapping the 17‑year‑old daughter of an informant, facing charges under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. indicated that she had voluntarily …

Aman KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Aman Kumar, sought regular bail in a POCSO case alleging kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor, the informant's daughter. The prosecution contended that the petitioner forcibly abducted the minor, established a physical relationship, and that medical evidence showed the victim's …

PAPPU YADAV @ PAPPU KUMARversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Pappu Yadav, was accused of molesting and attempting to rape an 11‑year‑old girl, alleged under several sections of the Bihar Penal Code (BNS) and the POCSO Act. He filed an anticipatory bail application, claiming he was falsely implicated due to a monetary dispute and political …

Raj Kumar @ Raj Kumar SinghversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

Petitioners Raj Kumar and Sandeep Kumar sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under Sections 137(2), 96 and later 70(1) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim's statement alleged a physical relationship between the …

Ramshobhit Das @ Ramshobhith DasversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Ramshobhit Das, applied for anticipatory bail after being accused of establishing a physical relationship with a minor under a false promise of marriage, assaulting her, and allegedly raping her. The allegations are based on the victim's statement recorded under Section 183 of the …

Bittu Kumar JhaversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Bittu Kumar Jha was arrested on charges of kidnapping a 17-year‑9‑month‑old girl for marriage, alleged under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 7 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution’s case is based on the FIR, while the victim’s statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. claims she left …

Gopal Gupta @ Gopal KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Gopal Gupta, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged sexual exploitation of a minor, child marriage, and related offences under Sections 64, 351(2), 351(3) of the BNS, Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, and Section 9 of the Protection of Child Marriage Act. The victim’s …

Sima DeviversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Seema Devi, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case (Bagaha Mahila P.S. Case No. 38 of 2025) alleging her involvement in sexual exploitation and the creation of obscene videos under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 65(1), 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Section 4 of the POCSO Act. …

Vishal Kumar @ Vishal Kumar DasversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vishal Kumar was arrested in connection with an alleged kidnapping of a minor girl, the daughter of an informant, under sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) and 351(2) of the Bihar Penal Code. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the Bihar N.S.S. indicated she was taken by unknown persons and mentioned …

Gulam Rabbani @ Gulam RabbaneeversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

The petitioner, Gulam Rabbani, applied for pre‑arrest bail in a case registered under multiple sections of the BNS and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging sexual exploitation of the informant's sister under the pretext of marriage. The FIR alleges that the petitioner maintained a sexual …

Sri Ram BhagatversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ram Bhagat, was charged with abduction and offences under Sections 137(2) and 140(3) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act after allegedly marrying the 17‑year‑old daughter of an informant. The victim’s statement under Section 183 of the B.N.S. indicated she left home …

Azad AnsariversusThe State of Bihar

DISPOSED

Azad Ansari, an 18‑year‑old, was charged under Sections 64, 123 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act for allegedly exploiting a 19‑year‑old girl by promising marriage. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the alleged victim was a major and …

Vicky KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Vicky Kumar was arrested in connection with a case registered under multiple sections of the B.N.S. and Section 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he had a physical relationship with the complainant and had promised marriage. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner gave the complainant a mobile …

Rohit KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Rohit Kumar, filed an anticipatory bail application fearing arrest in a case (Siwan Town P.S. Case No. 218 of 2025) alleging offences under Sections 76, 352, 351(2), 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 8 and 17 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleges that the petitioner entered the …

Chhotelal Bind @ Chhetelal BindversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Chhotelal Bind, was arrested in connection with an alleged attempt to rape a minor, charged under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 74, 76, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The petitioner contended that the allegations were false, noting that neither the FIR nor the …

Uday Kumar @ Uday YadavversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Uday Kumar, sought regular bail in a case involving alleged sexual assault and other offences under the BNS and the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner forcibly entered the informant's house, established a physical relationship at gunpoint, and threatened her …

Amarjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Amarjeet Kumar was arrested for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant, facing charges under Sections 137(2), 87 and 3(5) of the BNS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner abducted the child, while the defence argued that the victim, who …

Rehana khatoonversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Rehana Khatoon, the mother of Golu Mian, was arrested in connection with a POCSO case alleging that a minor was raped by several men at her house. The prosecution alleged that the accused men committed the rape and recorded a video, while the petitioner claimed she was merely a co‑villager who had …

Satya Kumar @ Shakti @ Shatrudhan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Satya Kumar was arrested on charges under Sections 96, 137(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping a 16‑year‑old girl. The petitioner sought bail, arguing that the victim voluntarily left home, went to Surat, and married him, and that she had previously …

Golu @ Sabir Alam @ Md. SabirversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Golu, was charged under Sections 126(2), 127(2), 65(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4(2) and 8 of the POCSO Act for alleged sexual offences against a girl aged 12‑14. He applied for bail, arguing there was no eyewitness, the medical examination found no spermatozoa and no physical …

Kundan Kumar @ Kundan SharmaversusThe State Of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Kundan Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under sections 126(2), 115, 109, 352, 351(2), 3(5) of the BNS and sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging sodomy of a victim. He had been in custody since 31 January 2025 and sought regular bail, while the State …

Shobhlal Mahto @ Shobha LalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, Shobhlal Mahto and Pooja Devi, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case registered under several provisions of the B.N.S. Act, 2023 and Section 4 of the POCSO Act, alleging they were falsely implicated in a kidnapping‑rape incident involving a minor. They argued that the …

Chhotu Kumar @ Chhotoo KumarversusThe State of Bihar

DISMISSED

The petitioner, Chhotu Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 96, 352, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, alleging that he abducted the minor daughter of an informant and that his parents abused the informant. The petitioner contended that he …

Shrawan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Shrawan Kumar was arrested on charges of kidnapping a minor under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that he, along with co‑accused, abducted the informant's daughter. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged seven days after …

ANKUSH @ SUKKAversusSTATE OF U.P. AND 3 OTHERS

The applicant, Ankush @ Sukka, was arrested in connection with a rape case (Case Crime No.503 of 2024) alleged to have occurred on 29 September 2024. The prosecution alleged that the applicant dragged the victim to a sugarcane field, threatened her, and caused injury, while the victim’s statements …

Sahida Khatoon @ Rajnandni Devi @ Khusboo KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Sahida Khatoon, sought bail in a criminal case (PS Case No.49 of 2025) involving alleged offences under Section 137(1)(b) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The trial court had already reserved the matter for judgment, indicating that the proceedings were at an …

Priyanshu Kumar @ Suraj Kumar @ SurajversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Priyanshu Kumar, was charged under sections 137(2), 96 and 3(5) of the BNS and section 8 of the POCSO Act for allegedly kidnapping the minor daughter of an informant. The petitioner sought regular bail, contending that the minor had voluntarily left her hostel with him, that she gave …

Vinod Kumar @ Vinay Kumar Mahto @ Vinay KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Vinod Kumar, sought anticipatory bail after being implicated in a case alleging that he misbehaved with a minor girl, touching her private parts. The FIR charges him under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 352 and 74 of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statement, …

Satyanarayan Manjhi @ BabuajiversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

Satyanarayan Manjhi was arrested on charges of forceful sexual intercourse, recording a video, and related offences under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act and the IT Act. The petitioner argued that the FIR was lodged four days after the alleged incident without explanation, claiming false …

Dhrup Sahni @ Dhrup Kumar @ Dhrup SahaniversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Dhrup Sahni, was arrested in connection with a rape allegation under multiple sections of the BNS, 2023, the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. He sought bail, arguing that the FIR was lodged three days after the incident, there was prior enmity between the parties, and the medical …

Ravi Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Ravi Ranjan Kumar, a 22‑year‑old, was charged under multiple provisions of the BNS, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act for alleged sexual offences against the informant's daughter and for using his caste name in public. The victim’s statement recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS identified the place …

Sabir Mallick @ Md. SabirversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL REJECTED

The petitioner, Md. Sabir, sought anticipatory bail after an FIR was lodged under Sections 75 and 351(2) of the B.N.S. and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act alleging that he attempted to outrage the modesty of the informant, Shania Perween. The informant claimed the petitioner entered her home and …

Wakil RizwaniversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

Wakil Rizwani, a school teacher, was arrested on allegations of harassing and assaulting schoolgirls, including the informant's daughter, under several provisions of the B.N.S and the POCSO Act. He applied for bail, arguing that his strict classroom demeanor was misconstrued as harassment, that he …

Chandan Kumar Yadav @ Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Chandan Kumar Yadav was arrested in connection with a kidnapping case (Sitamarhi P.S. Case No. 697 of 2025) under Sections 87 and 137(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, alleged to have abducted the minor daughter of an informant. The petitioner claimed innocence, asserting that the victim’s statement recorded …

Ashok SinghversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Ashok Singh was arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a minor, charged under sections 140(3), 137(2), 351(3)(5) of the BNS and sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act. The victim’s statements under sections 180 and 183 of the BNS did not name the petitioner, and the only allegation against him …

Chhotu KumarversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

Chhotu Kumar was arrested on charges of kidnapping a minor girl, alleged under sections 126, 92, 115, 96, 352 and 351(2) of the BNS and section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution claimed he abducted the informant's daughter, while the petitioner asserted his innocence, stating the victim later gave …

Ambika Kumar @ Akhilesh Kumar Singh @ Akhilesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioner, Ambika Kumar, was arrested in connection with a SC/ST police case alleging gang rape and caste-based abuse, with charges under multiple sections of the BNS, the POCSO Act and the SC/ST Act. The petitioner argued that the alleged victim was an adult, the FIR was lodged 20 days after …

Angesh Kushwaha @ Agesh KushwahaversusThe State of Bihar

REJECTED

The petitioner, Angesh Kushwaha, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 64(1), 65(1), 70(2), 3(5) of the B.N.S and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging gang‑rape of a minor. He applied for bail, contending that the FIR indicated the victim had left the house after a …

Goldi KumariversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioners, Goldi Kumari and Anshu Kumari, were arrested following a police raid on a house in Sasaram where a male and two females were found in a compromising position and the petitioners were later discovered. They were charged with offences under various sections of the Bihar Narcotic …

Sajan SadaversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Sajan Sada, sought bail in a kidnapping case (Biraul P.S. Case No.115 of 2025) alleged under Sections 137, 96 and 3(5) of the B.N.S. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner, along with others, abducted the minor daughter of an informant and took her to Delhi. The victim’s …

Tuntun MandalversusThe State of Bihar

BAIL GRANTED

The petitioners, who are the children of Tuntun Mandal, sought anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case (PS 97/2025) that alleged offences under Sections 115(2), 126(2), 303(2), 351(2) of the B.N.S., 2023, Sections 3(i)(r), 3(i)(s), 3(i)(w) of the SC/ST Act and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. They …

Raushan Kumar Sahni @ Raushan SahniversusThe State of Bihar

ALLOWED

The petitioner, Raushan Kumar Sahni, applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in a case alleging kidnapping of a minor under Sections 137(2), 96, 3(5) of the B.N.S. and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. The prosecution alleged that the petitioner abducted the informant’s minor daughter. The petitioner …