Patna High Court
Sazzo KhatoonversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court allowed the petition for regular bail and ordered the petitioner’s release on bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Sazzo Khatoon, was arrested on 4 April 2026 in connection with offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, the POCSO Act, the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act, alleged to be involved in a prostitution business. She applied for regular bail, claiming innocence, a clean antecedent and willingness to cooperate with the trial. The State, represented by the Additional Public Prosecutor, opposed the bail. The Court examined the nature of the charges, the petitioner’s custody duration, and her personal circumstances. Considering the facts, the Court found no compelling reason to deny bail and ordered her release on regular bail with a cash bond and sureties. The bail order was pronounced by Justice Sandeep Kumar.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite charges under Sections 111, 98, 99, 70(1), 115(2), 143 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, Sections 4 and 17 of the POCSO Act, Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act — s. 111, 115(2), 143, 3(5), 70(1), 98, 99
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 30(a)
- Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act — s. 3, 4, 5, 6
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act — s. 17, 4
Subjects
- regular bail
- prostitution
- POCSO
- Immoral Traffic Prevention Act
- criminal procedure
- bail bond
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43690 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-190 Year-2026 Thana- FORBESGANJ District- Araria
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Sazzo Khatoon W/o Noor Alam Resident of village - Rampur Uttar Ward no.
11, P.S - Forbesganj, District - Araria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Satendra Kumar Gupta, S/o Arun Kumar Gupta, P.S.I cum Addl. S.H.O,
Forbesganj Police Station, P.S - Forbesganj, District - Araria
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ramesh Kumar Singh, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Md. Aslam Ansari, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 06-07-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in the present case
registered for the offences punishable under Sections 111, 98,
99, 70(1), 115(2), 143 and 3(5) of B.N.S., Sections 4 and 17 of
POCSO Act, Sections 3, 4, 5 and 6 of Immoral Traffic
(Prevention) Act and Section 30(a) of Bihar Prohibition and
Excise Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, petitioner is alleged to
be involved in business of prostitution.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
petitioner is innocent and has falsely been implicated in the
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present case. Learned counsel further submits that petitioner has
clean antecedent and he is in custody since 04.04.2026. The
petitioner undertakes to co-operate in the case/ trial.
5. Learned APP for the State has opposed the prayer
for regular bail of the petitioner.
6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the
case, this application for regular bail is allowed.
7. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above named, be
released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten
Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the
satisfaction of the concerned Court below in connection with
Forbesganj P.S. Case No. 190 of 2026.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
tusharika/-
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