Regular bail under Sections 376(2)(n) IPC for alleged sexual exploitation on the pretext of marriage. Court noted the victim's age as 18-19 years and her relationship with the petitioner as consensual, and allowed bail on furnishing a bond of Rs. 25,000/- with two sureties.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 6901 of 2024
Aman Pradhan, aged about 21 years, Son of Bikartan @ Vikartan Pradhan, R/o-Village-Jodo, P.O. and P.S.-Chakradharpur, Dist.Singhbhum West, Jharkhand. ..... … Petitioner
Versus The State of Jharkhand …. …. Opp. Party
CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SUBHASH CHAND For the Petitioner : Mr. Prashant Kumar Singh, Advocate
For the State : Mr. Arup Kumar Dey, A.P.P.
06/10th September, 2024
physical relation, but on the pretext of marriage, he continued to establish physical relationship.
(Subhash Chand, J.)
Rashmi
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner should be released on bail in a rape case where the physical relationship was allegedly consensual on the pretext of marriage.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Aman Pradhan
State of Jharkhand
Subhash Chand
As recorded by the court registry
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