Prem Kumar @ Purushottam Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.39370 of 2026, order dt.23-06-2026, Rajesh Kumar Verma, J. Bail application of Prem Kumar @ Purushottam Kumar (custody since 02.05.2026) in Mahila P.S. Case No. 08 of 2026, Sheikhpura — FIR dated 10.03.2026 under Sections 64, 352, 351(2) Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita 2023, Section 4 POCSO Act, Sections 66(E), 67(A) I.T Act. Allegations of rape by blackmail with obscene photographs/videos sent to in-laws; victim's statement under Section 180 BNSS alleges rape. Defence: clean antecedents, false implication, ~3-month delay (occurrence 20.12.2025, FIR 10.03.2026). Held: nature of allegation supported by victim's statement; bail declined; 'Prayer is refused.' Trial pending before District and Additional Sessions-cum-Exclusive Special Judge (POCSO), Sheikhpura.
What did the court decide?
Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and the nature of allegation supported by the statement of the victim, the Court was not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail in connection with Mahila P.S. Case No. 08 of 2026, pending before the District and Additional Sessions-cum-Exclusive Special Judge (POCSO), Sheikhpura.