Md Mubarak v. The State of Bihar
Bail rejected – Penetrative sexual assault on minor girl (aged about 16 years)
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court Criminal Miscellaneous No.60622 of 2025, order dated 09-12-2025, Chandra Shekhar Jha, J. Bail application rejected under Section 64 BNS Act and Sections 4 and 6 POCSO Act; Piyar P.S. Case No. 93 of 2025, Muzaffarpur; penetrative sexual assault on girl aged about 16 years on 21.06.2025; accused in custody since 23.06.2025; named in FIR; charge-sheet submitted; medical report prima facie supportive of assault; informant absent despite service; trial to be concluded within Section 35(2) POCSO time limit.
What did the court decide?
Taking note of the victim's medical report, which prima facie suggests that the penetrative sexual assault as alleged was committed upon her, the petitioner's prayer for bail stands rejected. ¶¶25