Ram Tapasya Ram v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted by Patna High Court (single judge: Nawneet Kumar Pandey, J) on 03-12-2025 in CR. MISC. No.20921 of 2025 (Ram Tapasya Ram v. State of Bihar), arising from Majhauliya/Majhaulia P.S. Case No. 509 of 2020, West Champaran, charges under IPC Sections 366(A), 363, 506/34 (kidnapping of minor girl for marriage). Key points for retrieval: victim's Aadhar DOB 15.09.2001 pleaded as majority; victim's Section 161 and Section 164 Cr.P.C. statements of self-willed departure, marriage with petitioner and cohabitation; APP opposition noted; bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties before CJM Betiah; conditions of Section 438(2) CrPC and Section 482(2) BNSS 2023 imposed. No precedent cases cited; no dissenting opinion.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: release on arrest/surrender within four weeks on bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Betiah, West Champaran, subject to conditions under Section 438(2) CrPC / 482(2) BNSS, 2023.