Sugriv Mukhiya @ Sugribh Mukhiya v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Cr. Misc. No. 15558 of 2024, decided 14-03-2024 by Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh. Petitioner Sugriv Mukhiya @ Sugribh Mukhiya; opposite parties the State of Bihar and Mst. Krishnawati Devi; advocates Sharad Kumar Verma (petitioner) and Rajendra Nath Jha (opposite parties). Bail petition arising from Jogapatti P.S. Case No. 435 of 2023 (Sections 323, 341, 354-B, 363, 366-A/34 IPC; Sections 8/12 POCSO); victim's Section 164 statement denies prosecution case; bail granted on arrest/surrender within six weeks, Rs. 10,000/- bond, two sureties, Section 438(2) CrPC conditions.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted in the event of arrest/surrender within six weeks, on furnishing bail-bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of Additional Sessions Judge-VI cum Special Judge, POCSO Act, West Champaran at Bettiah, subject to Section 438(2) CrPC conditions.