Nitish Kumar Manjhi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.22348 of 2024, decided 04-04-2024 by Anjani Kumar Sharan, J. Anticipatory-bail-type application by Nitish Kumar Manjhi and Manoj Sah apprehending arrest in Ekma P.S. Case No.486/2023 (Saran) under Sections 366A/34 IPC for alleged kidnapping of the informant's daughter for marriage. Bail prayer rejected despite defence pleas of false implication, general and omnibus allegations, two-day delay in FIR, victim's majority, and absence of physical assault in her Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement. Liberty granted to surrender within six weeks and seek regular bail, to be considered without prejudice. Counsel: Ms. Mili Kumari for petitioners; Mr. Md. Shakir Ahmad for the State.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for bail rejected; however, petitioners given liberty to surrender before the learned Court below within six weeks and seek regular bail, which is to be considered in accordance with law without being prejudiced by this order.