Raman Kumar @ Raban Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
The court confirmed the provisional bail granted to the petitioner in a POCSO case arising from a kidnapping charge. The decision relies on the victim's statement indicating she married the petitioner and returned to live with him.
What did the court decide?
provisional bail granted vide order dated 18.5.2026 confirmed with bail bond of Rs. 10,000 and two sureties.
What the court decided
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.23170 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-560 Year-2025 Thana- TRIVENIGANJ District- Supaul
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Raman Kumar @ Raban Kumar Son of Mahendra Mukhiya @ Mahendar Mukhiya Resident of village- Ramnagar Mahesh Ward no. 12, PS- Shrinagar, District- Madhepura
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
- The State of Bihar
- XXX Wife of Raushan Kumar Resident Of Village- Daparkha Ward no. 21, Nagar Parishad, Ps- Triveniganj, Dist- Supaul
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ranjay Kumar Singh, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Zainul Abedin, APP For the O.P. no.2 : None ======================================================
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail in a POCSO case where the victim is a minor and has returned to live with him.
Whether the provisional bail granted earlier should be confirmed based on the statement of the 19-year-old victim.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
RAMAN KUMAR @ RABAN KUMAR SON OF MAHENDRA MUKHIYA
- respondent
THE STATE OF BIHAR
- respondent
XXX WIFE OF RAUSHAN KUMAR
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
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