Ajay Pandit @ Ajay Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail rejected by Patna High Court (Justice S. B. Pd. Singh), oral order dt. 08-04-2025, CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.40435 of 2024, arising from Sursand P.S. Case No. 171 of 2022, District Sitamarhi; charges Sections 363 and 366A IPC and Section 8 POCSO Act (kidnapping of minor girl with intent to marry); petitioner Ajay Pandit @ Ajay Kumar apprehending arrest; defence plea that victim eloped on her own sweet will due to love affair; bail refused citing minority of victim per prosecution case; direction to surrender and seek regular bail to be decided on merits with specific reference to victim's Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement; informant-side witness named Raghwendra Tiwari; opposite parties State of Bihar and Ajeet Kumar.
What did the court decide?
No anticipatory bail granted. Petitioner directed to surrender before the Court below and pray for regular bail, to be decided on merits specifically considering the victim's Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement and the allegations levelled by her therein; petition otherwise disposed of.