Pramod Murmu v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Pramod Murmu v. The State of Bihar, Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.37861 of 2026, decided 17-06-2026 by Ashok Kumar Pandey, J. Bail application under Sections 137(2), 62 & 74 of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act arising from Jaipur P.S. Case No.07 of 2026 (District Banka); prosecution case that the petitioner forcefully put vermilion on the head of the informant's minor daughter and tried to take her away; victim's statements under Sections 180 and 183 BNSS noted via the trial court's order. Bail granted: bond of Rs. 10,000/- with two like sureties before the District Additional Sessions Judge-6-cum-Special Judge, POCSO, Banka; custody since 29.01.2026; no criminal antecedent. No precedents cited; single-judge Bench.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. ten thousand only) with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the court of learned District Additional Sessions Judge-6-cum-Special Judge, POCSO, Banka in connection with Jaipur P.S. Case No.07 of 2026.