Md. Taushif v. the State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted — IPC Ss. 420, 354B, 323, 341, 427, 34; Azamnagar P.S. Case No. 84 of 2023, District Katihar. Prosecution alleges petitioner entered into a relationship with the informant (married woman), took her to Mumbai, cohabited as husband and wife, later disappeared on pretext of getting a ticket, and she was allegedly assaulted by accused persons including petitioner's father and brother-in-law when she went to his house; persons had demanded nikahnama. Petitioner in custody since 12.10.2023; no criminal antecedent; chargesheet filed. Bail bond Rs. 10,000 with two like sureties before CJM Katihar. Decided 14-03-2024; Coram: Justice Partha Sarthy (oral order).
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: petitioner to be enlarged on bail in connection with Azamnagar P.S. Case no.84 of 2023 on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Katihar, District Katihar.