Md. Kalim @ Abdul Kaleem v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted, Patna High Court, CRL. MISC. No.44515 of 2026, Satyavrat Verma J, 27-07-2026; Darbhanga University P.S. Case No. 189 of 2025; Sections 137(2) and 96 BNS (kidnapping); victim's Section 183 BNSS statement not supporting prosecution; plea that victim is a major, not a minor; nikka performed by petitioner and victim; informant not opposing bail; bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties; conditions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C. and 482(2) B.N.S.S.; six-week window for arrest or surrender.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted: petitioner to be released on arrest or surrender within six weeks, on bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the learned Trial Court in connection with Darbhanga University P.S. Case No. 189 of 2025, subject to conditions under Section 438(2) Cr.P.C./482(2) B.N.S.S.