Patna High Court
Md. Iqbal HussainversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court denied regular bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Md Iqbal Hussain, was arrested on 18 January 2025 for alleged involvement in trafficking children from Bihar to Punjab and Haryana. He is charged under Section 143(6) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, Section 79 of the Juvenile Justice Act, and Section ¾ of the C.A.L. (P & R) Act. The petitioner applied for regular bail, arguing that some witnesses had already been examined and he had been in custody for several months. The High Court considered the seriousness of the human‑trafficking allegations and the statutory provisions that restrict bail in such cases. The court declined to revisit its earlier order and rejected the bail application, directing that the trial be expedited.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to a person accused of child trafficking under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Juvenile Justice Act and C.A.L. (P & R) Act.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 143(6)
- Juvenile Justice Act — s. 79
Subjects
- bail
- human trafficking
- child trafficking
- criminal procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Juvenile Justice Act
- C.A.L. (P & R) Act
- Patna High Court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.17185 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-10 Year-2025 Thana- MUZAFFARPUR RAIL P.S. District-
Saran
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Md. Iqbal Hussain S/o- Md. Mansoor Alam R/v- Rajgaon ward no 3 Ps-
Barari Dist- Katihar
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Sunil Kumar Pandey
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Rajendra Singh
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 24-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. This is the second attempt of the petitioner for grant
of regular bail in connection with Muzaffarpur Rail P.S. Case
No. 10 of 2025 registered for the offence under Sections 143(6)
of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, under Section 79 of the
JJ Act and ¾ of the C.A.L.(P & R) Act.
3. This is a case of human trafficking. The petitioner
was found involved in trafficking children to Punjab and
Haryana. He has been arrested along with the children.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 18.01.2025 and
in the trial, some witnesses have already been examined.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances,
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I am not inclined to review my earlier order.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail is
hereby rejected.
7. The trial of the petitioner is directed to be
expedited.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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