Patna High Court
Vikash KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL REJECTED
- Bench
- PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
Holding
The court refused bail to the petitioner, holding that the seriousness of the offences precludes release on bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Vikash Kumar, was charged with rape, attempted rape, criminal intimidation, offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and the Information Technology Act for allegedly deceiving a minor into a sexual relationship, recording a video, demanding money, and threatening to release the video. He applied for bail before the Patna High Court. The court examined the seriousness of the allegations, noting the involvement of a minor and multiple serious offences. Considering the nature and gravity of the accusations, the court rejected the bail application. The petitioner, who has been in custody since 19 September 2025, was directed that the trial be expedited.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner despite charges under IPC Sections 376, 386, 506, POCSO Sections 4, 6 and IT Act Section 67
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 376, 386, 506
- Information Technology Act — s. 67
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act — s. 4, 6
Subjects
- bail
- rape
- child sexual offence
- extortion
- criminal intimidation
- IT Act
- trial expedite
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.84704 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-587 Year-2023 Thana- SARAIYA District- Muzaffarpur
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Vikash Kumar S/o Raj Kumar Sahni R/o Village- Nirpur, P.S- Sahebganj,
Dist- Muzaffarpur
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. X Wife of Y Resident of Village- Bahilwara Gangoliya, P.S.- Saraiya, Distt.-
Muzaffarpur
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Shashi Bhushan Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Ganesh Prasad Singh
Mr. Raju Kumar and Shubham Sam for OP-2
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH
ORAL ORDER
2 27-01-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner, learned
A.P.P. for the State and learned counsel for opposite party no. 2.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in a case registered for
offence under Sections 376, 386, 506 of the Indian Penal Code,
Sections 4, 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences
Act and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act.
3. It is alleged that on the false promise of marriage,
this petitioner established physical relation with minor daughter
of informant and made video of the same. Thereafter, this
petitioner demanded Rs. 10 lacs to solemnize the marriage and
also threatened to make the aforesaid video viral if the same was
not paid to him.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.84704 of 2025(2) dt.27-01-2026
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4. Considering the nature of accusation, the prayer
for bail of petitioner is rejected. However, since petitioner is in
custody since 19.09.2025, the learned trial court is directed to
expedite the trial.
(Prabhat Kumar Singh, J)
anay/-
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