Patna High Court
Randhir Kumar @ Randhir Kumar Paswan @ Randhir PaswanversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court dismissed the bail application, refusing to grant bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Randhir Kumar, sought bail fearing arrest in connection with a case registered under Section 76 of the BNS and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act, where the prosecution alleges he attempted to commit rape. The High Court examined the seriousness of the allegations, noting the gravity of the offences under both statutes. Considering the nature of the accusations, the Court was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed. The petitioner was ordered to surrender within four weeks and to apply for regular bail thereafter.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner in a case involving alleged attempted rape under Section 76 of the BNS and Sections 8/12 of the POCSO Act
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- attempted rape
- POCSO Act
- BNS Act
- high court
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.80795 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-271 Year-2025 Thana- JAYNAGAR District- Madhubani
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Randhir Kumar @ Randhir Kumar Paswan @ Randhir Paswan S/o Dashrath
Paswan R/o Village - Jaynagar, Garhi Tol, Ward No. 12, P.S - Jaynagar,
District - Madhubani
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar Bihar
2. Naresh Paswan S/o Late Moti Paswan R/o Village - Jaynagar, Garhi Tol,
Ward No. 12, P.S - Jaynagar, District - Madhubani
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Gagan Deo Yadav
Mr.Ravi Prakash
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Abhay Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
3 10-03-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner apprehends his arrest in connection
with Jaynagar P.S. Case No. 271 of 2025 registered for the
offence under Section 76 of the BNS and under Section 8/12 of
the POCSO Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is said to
have tried to commit rape with the victim.
4. Considering the serious allegations levelled against
the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the
petitioner.
5. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.80795 of 2025(3) dt.10-03-2026
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6. The petitioner is directed to surrender within four
weeks from today and pray for regular bail.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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