Kasrath Lohra v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application dismissed; Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; B.A. No. 5391 of 2025; Kasrath Lohra v. State of Jharkhand; Justice Ambuj Nath; Palkot P.S. Case No. 06 of 2025; Sections 96, 64 B.N.S. 2023; Section 4 POCSO Act; Exclusive Special Judge POCSO-cum-Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Gumla; victim aged 16 years; enticement from lawful guardianship; physical relationship; bail rejected on nature of allegations.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature of the allegations (enticement of the 16-year-old victim from her lawful guardianship and alleged establishment of physical relationship), the court declined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and rejected his prayer for bail. ¶15