Patna High Court

Rakesh Singh BhoktaversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 24 March 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

Bail was denied to the petitioner.

Summary

The petitioner, Rakesh Singh Bhokta, applied for bail in a criminal case (Mahila PS Case No. 7 of 2025) where he is accused of rape under Section 64 of the BNS. He has been in custody since 13 April 2025. The court examined the seriousness of the allegation and the direct nature of the charge. Considering the gravity of the offence, the court was not inclined to grant bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, with a direction that the petitioner may seek bail again if the trial is unduly delayed.

Issues considered

Whether bail should be granted to the accused in a rape case under Section 64 of the BNS.

Legislation cited

BNS — s. 64

Subjects

bail
rape
criminal procedure
high court
Section 64

Judgment

                       IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                                CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.936 of 2026
                         Arising Out of PS. Case No.-7 Year-2025 Thana- MAHILA PS District- Gaya
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                  Rakesh Singh Bhokta S/o Rajdev Singh @ Rajdev Singh Bhokata Resident of
                  Village- Morainia, P.S.- Lutua, District- Gaya Jee
                                                                            ... ... Petitioner/s
                                                      Versus
                  The State of Bihar Bihar
                                                                     ... ... Opposite Party/s
                  ======================================================
                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner/s     :       Mr.Binod Murari Mishra
                  For the Opposite Party/s :       Mr.Upendra Kumar
                  ======================================================
                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                        ORAL ORDER

4    24-03-2026                   Heard the parties.

                                  2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Mahila

                    P.S. Case No. 7 of 2025 registered for the offence under

                    Sections 64 of the BNS.

                                  3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner is

                    accused of committing rape with the major victim.

                                  4. The petitioner is in custody since 13.04.2025.

                                  5. Considering the direct allegation levelled against

                    the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the

                    petitioner.

                                  6. Accordingly, this application is dismissed.

                                  7. If the trial of the petitioner is delayed by the

                    prosecution then the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail.


                                                              (Sandeep Kumar, J)
Vikas/-
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