Vikesh Kumar @ Bhutkun Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Bail application dismissed – extension of relief refused
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court; Criminal Miscellaneous No.15103 of 2024; decided 17-05-2024; Rajiv Roy, J.; Vikesh Kumar @ Bhutkun Kumar vs The State of Bihar; arising out of Pupri P.S. Case No. 325 of 2022, District Sitamarhi; FIR dated 9.9.2022 by Savita Devi; Sections 366(A) and 34 IPC; section 8 POCSO Act; 164 Cr.P.C. statement admitting allegations; relief extended on 30.8.2023 with rider; Sessions Judge order dated 16.10.2023; bail procured on wrong facts; bail application rejected; custody since 1.5.2023; trial to conclude in six months; Rs 40,000/- taken away; advocates Krishna Murari (petitioner) and Awadhesh Kumar Singh, APP (State).
What did the court decide?
Contrary to the submission of the petitioner's learned counsel, the girl's 164 Cr.P.C. statement admits allegation against this petitioner, as evidenced in the order dated 16.10.2023 of the learned Sessions Judge.