Patna High Court
Ranjeet Yadav @ Ranjeet Kumar Yadav @ Ranjit Yadav @ Ranjeet KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court granted regular bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Ranjeet Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Section 137(2) and Section 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Sections 8 and 12 of the POCSO Act for allegedly taking away a minor girl for the purpose of marriage. He pleaded innocence, claimed a clean antecedent and had been in custody since 16‑06‑2025. The State opposed bail, while the petitioner’s counsel argued that the victim’s statement indicated a consensual relationship. The Court, after reviewing the victim’s statement and the circumstances, held that the petitioner was eligible for regular bail. Accordingly, the Court ordered his release on bail upon furnishing a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties of the same amount, emphasizing that the observations were prima facie and not a determination on the merits of the case.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite charges under B.N.S. 2023 sections 137(2) and 96 and POCSO Act sections 8 and 12.
- Whether the victim’s statement indicating a relationship influences the bail decision.
- Whether the bail conditions imposed are appropriate under the law.
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 137(2), 96
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act — s. 12, 8
Subjects
- regular bail
- criminal procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- POCSO Act
- kidnapping for marriage
- bail conditions
- prima facie observation
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.84297 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-132 Year-2025 Thana- Gidhaur District- Jamui
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Ranjeet Yadav @ Ranjeet Kumar Yadav @ Ranjit Yadav @ Ranjeet Kumar
S/o Golten Yadav @ Gultan Yadav R/O Vill- Baijla, P.S- Jhajha, Distt- Jamui
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. xxxx W/o Kedar Yadav R/o vill - Dholkatwa, P.S.- Gidhaur, Distt.- Jamui
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Ms. Priyanka Singh
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Nand Kishore Prasad
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 06-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Gidhaur P.S. Case No. 132 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Section(s) 137(2), 96 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,
2023 and Section 8/12 of the POCSO Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is
accused of taking away the victim for the purpose of marriage.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the
petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence.
Petitioner is in custody since 16.06.2025 and claims clean
antecedent.
5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently
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opposed the prayer for bail.
6. I have considered the submissions of the parties and
have gone through the records of the case. From the statement
of the victim girl it appears that she was in relationship with the
petitioner.
7. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances,
this application for regular bail is allowed.
8. 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 learned Court below where the case is
pending/successor Court in connection with Gidhaur P.S. Case
No. 132 of 2025.
9. It is made clear that any observation made herein is
prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of
adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations
shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case
and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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