Shambhu Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The Patna High Court granted anticipatory bail to the petitioner in a kidnapping case under Sections 365 and 366A/34 of the IPC. The Court directed a lower court to verify the solemnization of marriage and the victim's age within four weeks before making a final determination on the grant of bail. No coercive steps were allowed during this period.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted subject to verification of marriage solemnization and victim's age by the Additional District and Sessions Judge within four weeks, with no coercive steps during this period.