Farhan @ Farhan Alam @ Faran Alam v. The State of Bihar
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Patna High Court; Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.1070 of 2025; Justice Rudra Prakash Mishra; decided 24-07-2025. Bail refusal in gang rape case (alleged occurrence 26-11-2024, Vaishno Colony, West Champaran; informant Sita Kumari @ Raushni Kumari). Offences under Sections 70(1) & 3(5), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Section 3(2)(va), SC/ST Act; Mahila P.S. Case No. 57 of 2024. Defence arguments: false implication due to enmity, vague/omnibus allegations, charge-sheet submitted, no caste name taken in public view, custody since 27-11-2024, no antecedents. State relied on victim statement under Section 183 BNSS 2023 supporting prosecution case and rejection of co-accused's bail (Cr. Misc No. 10589 of 2025, order dt. 06-03-2025). Court weighed gravity of offence and victim's support; bail denied; appeal dismissed; Trial Court told to expedite trial. Keywords: bail appeal dismissed, gang rape, BNS 70(1) 3(5), SC/ST Act 3(2)(va), Section 183 BNSS, speedy trial direction.