Patna High Court
Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. IntezarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court confirmed the provisional bail and allowed the regular bail application.
Summary
The petitioner, Md. Intezar Sheikh, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Sections 318(4), 64 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, alleging that he had established a physical relationship with the victim under the pretext of marriage. The State opposed the bail, arguing the seriousness of the offences. The court examined the victim's statement and the prosecution's case, noting that the petitioner had been in custody since 22 July 2025. Relying on the provisional bail order dated 30 March 2026, the court confirmed the bail, directing the petitioner to remain on the same bail bonds. The judgment emphasized that its observations were prima facie and not determinative of the trial's merits.
Issues considered
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail despite charges under Sections 318(4), 64 and 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Whether the evidence on record, including the victim's statement, justifies the continuation of provisional bail
Legislation cited
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — s. 318(4), 351(3), 64
Subjects
- bail
- criminal procedure
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Section 318
- Section 64
- Section 351
- relationship under pretext of marriage
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.85532 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-59 Year-2025 Thana- Patauna District- Madhubani
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Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. Intezar Sheikh @ Md. Intezar Son of Md. Sagir
Ahmad @ Md. Sagirul Resident of Village - Parohi, P.S.- Patauna, District -
Madhubani.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. XXX Daughter of XXX Resident of village - Parohi, P.S.- Patauna, District -
Madhubani.
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ranjit Kumar Thakur
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Tapeshwar Sharma
For the O.P No. 2 : Mr. Jitendra Kumar Bharti
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
5 27-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, the
learned APP for the State, and the learned counsel for the O.P.
No. 2.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Patauna P.S. Case No. 59 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Section(s) 318(4), 64, 351(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya
Sanhita, 2023.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is
accused of establishing physical relationship with the victim on
the pretext 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 22.07.2025 and has no criminal
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antecedents.
5. Learned A.P.P. for the State and the learned counsel
for the informant have vehemently 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
and the statement of the victim girl, the provisional bail
granted to the petitioner by order dated 30.03.2026 is hereby
confirmed. The petitioner shall remain on the same bail bonds
as furnished earlier. Accordingly, the application stands allowed.
8. 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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