Patna High Court
Vinay PaswanversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was denied because the allegations were of a serious and grave nature, particularly involving child sexual abuse.
Summary
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 applied for regular bail, arguing that he should be released pending trial. The prosecution highlighted the seriousness of the offences, especially the child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act, and the need to ensure the safety of the minor and the integrity of the investigation. The Court, considering the gravity of the allegations and the nature of the offences, was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the application for bail was dismissed.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving serious offences under the BNS and the POCSO Act
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- child sexual abuse
- POCSO
- serious offences
- high court
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.82532 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-333 Year-2025 Thana- MOTIHARI MUFASIL District- East
Champaran
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Vinay Paswan Son of Jitan Paswan Village- Madhubani Ghat, Ward No 5, PS-
Motihari Muffasil, Distt -East Champaran
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar bihar
2. Dev Lal Paswan Son of Late Ramchandra Paswan Village- Madhubani Ghat,
Ward No 5, PS- Muffasil, Distt -East Champaran
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ramakant Yadav
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Madhuri Lata
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
5 19-03-2026 Heard the parties.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Muffasil P.S. Case No. 333 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Sections 126(2), 115(2), 65(1), 70(2), 352, 351(2), 3(5) of
the BNS and under Section 4 of the POCSO Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, when the minor
daughter of the informant was coming home after attending a
marriage ceremony, the petitioner and other co-accused caught
her and have forcibly established physical relation with her.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 13.08.2025.
5. In view of the serious allegations levelled against
the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the
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petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for grant of regular
bail is dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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