Rajnish Kumar @ Rajneesh Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Bail – Regular bail – Offences under Sections 376(DA), 313 IPC and Sections 4, 18 POCSO Act
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.18367 of 2026, decided 20-07-2026 by Sandeep Kumar, J. Regular bail sought in Mahila P.S. Case No. 24 of 2020 (Samastipur) under Sections 376(DA) and 313 IPC and Sections 4 and 18 POCSO Act for rape of a minor victim; Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement of victim considered; petitioner in custody since 3.12.2025; bail dismissed on the ground that petitioner caught hold of the victim and co-operated in the crime; liberty to renew bail after recording of victim's deposition in trial.
What did the court decide?
Bail application dismissed; liberty granted to the petitioner to renew his prayer for bail after the victim's deposition is recorded in the trial Court. ¶21