Patna High Court
Ranjan KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner.
Summary
Ranjan Kumar was arrested in connection with a Special POCSO case (No. 53 of 2022) for alleged abduction of a minor girl, charged under Sections 366(a), 504, 506, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. He had been in custody since 19 August 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the girl had voluntarily eloped with him and that the petitioner was innocent. The court examined the seriousness of the offences and the circumstances of the alleged elopement. Finding no compelling reason to deny bail, the court allowed the bail application, directing release on a bond of Rs 10,000 with two sureties. The petitioner was ordered to appear before the lower court as required.
Issues considered
- Whether bail can be granted to an accused in a POCSO case involving offences under Sections 366(a), 504, 506, 34 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act despite the seriousness of the charges.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 34, 366(a), 504, 506
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act — s. 8
Subjects
- bail
- POCSO
- abduction
- Indian Penal Code
- section 366(a)
- section 8
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.90472 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-96 Year-2022 Thana- KAKO District- Jehanabad
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Ranjan Kumar son of Ajay Yadav R/o - Murla Bigha, P.S - Ghosi, District -
Jehanabad
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar
2. Mr. X NA Resident of Ps- Kako, Dist- Jehanabad
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Pankaj Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Anita Kumari
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
4 16-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Special POCSO Case No. 53 of 2022 arising out of Kako P.S.
Case No. 96 of 2022 registered for the offence under Sections
366(a), 504, 506, 34 of the Indian Penal Code and under Section
8 of the POCSO Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is
accused of abducting the victim girl.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 19.08.2025.
5. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted
that the petitioner is innocent and from the statement of the
victim girl, it appears that she had eloped with the petitioner.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.90472 of 2025(4) dt.16-04-2026
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6. Considering the aforesaid facts, this application
is allowed.
7. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on
bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand)
with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of
the concerned Court below in connection with Special POCSO
Case No. 53 of 2022 arising out of Kako P.S. Case No. 96 of
2022.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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