Patna High Court
Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjeet RaiversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was granted to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Sanjeet Kumar, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 97 and 137(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, alleged to have abducted a minor girl. He had been in custody since 18 October 2025. The petitioner’s counsel argued that the girl had voluntarily eloped with him and that the petitioner was innocent. The court examined the material on record and found no compelling reason to deny bail. Consequently, the court granted bail on the condition of a Rs 10,000 bond with two sureties of the same amount. The order was pronounced by Justice Sandeep Kumar.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a case of alleged abduction under Sections 97, 137(2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act.
Legislation cited
Subjects
- bail
- abduction
- POCSO Act
- criminal procedure
- Section 97 BNS
- Section 137(2) BNS
- Section 8 POCSO
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.90755 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-617 Year-2025 Thana- CHHATAUNI District- East Champaran
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Sanjeet Kumar @ Sanjeet Rai S/o Santo Rai @ Satto Ray @ Sato Ray R/o
village- Chakhaji @ Chakaji Gopalpur Gopal @ Chakhaji Gopalpur Gopal,
P.S. - Bochahan, Dist. - Muzaffarpur
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
1. The State of Bihar Bihar
2. Ram Babu Rai S/o Late Ram Lakshan Rai @ Late Ram Laxman Rai R/o vill
- Roshi, P.S.- Bochahan, Distt.- Muzaffarpur
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Santosh Kumar
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Binod Kumar
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
5 16-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Chhatauni P.S. Case No. 617 of 2025 registered for the offence
under Sections 97, 137(2) of the BNS 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 18.10.2025.
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.90755 of 2025(5) 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 Chhatauni P.S.
Case No. 617 of 2025.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
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