Md. Sajid v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Appeal (SJ) No.16 of 2026, decided 17-07-2026 by Justice Partha Sarthy. Appellant Md. Sajid sought anticipatory bail in Jamui P.S Case no.413 of 2025 (S. 96 BNS 2023; S. 3(i)(r)(s) SC/ST Act) alleging kidnapping of a 14-year-old minor for marriage and caste-based abuse; informant Nitu Devi-related complaint; State represented by SPP Binay Krishna. Trial court (ABP No.1327 of 2025, order dated 19.11.2025) had rejected bail. Victim's statements under Ss. 180/183 BNSS did not support prosecution; appellant had no criminal antecedents. Appeal allowed; rejection order set aside; anticipatory bail granted on bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the appellant in connection with Jamui P.S Case no.413 of 2025, in the event of arrest or surrender before the learned Court below within four weeks, on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned District & Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge SC/ST, Jamui; the order dated 19.11.2025 rejecting anticipatory bail set aside.