Patna High Court

Ram Pravesh RamversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 19 March 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

Bail was not granted to the petitioner.

Summary

Ram Pravesh Ram was arrested in connection with a rape allegation under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act. The victim's statement was recorded under Section 183 of the BNSS. The petitioner, in custody since 26‑08‑2025, applied for bail. The court examined the seriousness of the alleged offence and the evidentiary material, notably the victim's statement. Considering the gravity of the charges, the court was not inclined to grant bail and dismissed the application.

Issues considered

Whether bail should be granted to an accused in a rape case under Section 64 of the BNSS and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act.

Legislation cited

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita — s. 183, 64
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act — s. 4, 6

Subjects

bail
rape
POCSO
BNSS
criminal procedure
custody

Judgment

                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                              CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.88463 of 2025
                       Arising Out of PS. Case No.-285 Year-2025 Thana- MAHNAR District- Vaishali
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                 Ram Pravesh Ram Son of Late Shivnandan Ram Resident of village - Chhoti
                 Jawaj, P.S.- Mahnar, District - Vaishali

                                                                                   ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                        Versus
           1.    The State of Bihar
           2.    XXXX Kumari Daughter of Amarjeet Ram Resident of Village - Chhoti
                 Zawaj, P.S.- Mahnar, District - Vaishali

                                                        ... ... Opposite Party/s
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                 Appearance :
                 For the Petitioner/s     :        Mr.Ashok Kumar Sinha, Advocate
                 For the State            :        Mr.Mithlesh Kumar Khare, APP
                 For the Informant        :        Mr. Sachin Kumar, Advocate
                                                   Mr. Rajiv Ranjan, Advocate
                 ======================================================
                 CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                       ORAL ORDER

4   19-03-2026                   Heard learned counsel for the petitioner; learned APP

                   for the State and learned counsel for the informant.

                                 2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with

                   Mahnar P.S. Case No. 285 of 2025 registered for the offence

                   punishable under Sections 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

                   and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act.

                                 3. As per the FIR, the petitioner is alleged to have

                   committed rape with the victim girl.

                                 4. The petitioner is in custody since 26.08.2025.

                                 5. The case of the prosecution is supported by the

                   statement of the victim girl recorded under Section 183 of the

                   BNSS.
           Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.88463 of 2025(4) dt.19-03-2026
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                                  6. Considering the gravity of offence, I am not

                     inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

                                  7. Accordingly, the application stands dismissed.


                                                                          (Sandeep Kumar, J)

P. Kumar

U     T

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