Anita Devi v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anita Devi v. The State of Bihar & Anr., Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.52342 of 2025, decided 23-12-2025 by Sandeep Kumar, J. Regular bail granted in Barbigha P.S. Case No. 116 of 2025, District Sheikhpura, registered under Sections 96 and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and Section 8 of the POCSO Act (alleged kidnapping of the informant's minor daughter for marriage). Petitioner in custody since 30.06.2025; mother of main accused Ashish Kumar who had anticipatory bail in Cr. Misc. No. 59456 of 2025. Bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted; petitioner to be released on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned District and Additional Sessions Judge-VI-cum-Special Court, POCSO Act, Sheikhpura.