Ashutosh @ Ashutosh Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory / pre-arrest bail granted by Patna High Court (Harish Kumar, J., 13-05-2025) in Criminal Miscellaneous No. 5622 of 2025 arising out of Kudhani P.S. Case No. 26 of 2024, Kaimur (Bhabua). Offences: Sections 351(2), 352, 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita; Sections 66(C), 67 Information Technology Act. Allegations: repeated calls to informant's minor daughter despite prohibition; threats of dire consequences; victim's photographs made viral on Instagram via forged ID. Grounds for bail: petitioner's tender age (stated 17 years), fair antecedents, victim's statement. Conditions: surrender/arrest within four weeks; bail bonds Rs. 5,000 with two like sureties before ACJM-1st, Mohania; Section 482(2) Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 conditions; one bailor own/close family member; cancellation application permissible on repetition. Keywords: cyber harassment of minor, forged Instagram ID, juvenile offender, BNSS 482(2), BNS 351(2)/352/3(5), IT Act 66(C)/67.