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Sumit Kumar v. The State of Bihar

Patna HC6 May 2026CR. MISC./7216/2026

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What is this about?

Petitioner sought bail in a Chandi P.S. case involving alleged molestation of a 14-year-old girl. Considering his age of about 18 years, period of custody and absence of criminal antecedent, the court granted regular bail on specified bond conditions.

What did the court decide?

Petitioner released on bail on Rs.10,000 bonds with two sureties each to the satisfaction of the District & Additional Sessions Judge-VII-cum-Special Judge POCSO, Nalanda.

Sumit Kumar Vs The State of Bihar — Child Sexual Offences (POCSO) | Patna HC (2026)

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.7216 of 2026

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Arising Out of PS. Case No.-480 Year-2025 Thana- CHANDI District- Nalanda

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Sumit Kumar S/O Sujeet Paswan @ Suchit Paswan R/O Vill.- Narsanda, P.S.Chandi, Dist.- Nalanda.

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... ... Petitioner/s

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Versus

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The State of Bihar BIHAR

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XXX W/O YYY R/O Vill.- Narsanda, P.S.- Chandi, Dist.- Nalanda.

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... ... Opposite Party/s

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Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Ganesh Sharma, Adv. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Narsingh Tanti, APP ======================================================

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL ORAL ORDER

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4 06-05-2026

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Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

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The petitioner seeks bail in connection with Chandi P.S. Case No. 480 of 2025 instituted for the offence under Sections 126(2), (341 I.P.C), 115(2), (323 I.P.C), 74 (354 I.P.C), 352 (504 I.P.C), 351(2) (506 I.P.C), 3(5) (34 I.P.C) of Bharatiya Nayay Sanhita and Section 8/12 of POCSO Act.

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It is alleged in the F.I.R. that on 28.08.2025 at 02:00 A.M. the elder daughter of the informant aged about 14 years had gone out of the house to attend the call of nature. The petitioner attempted to molest her.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the girl is aged about 14 years and the boy is aged about 18 years. The petitioner is in custody since 10.12.2025 and has no criminal antecedent.

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Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.7216 of 2026(4) dt.06-05-2026 2/2

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Learned A.P.P. for the State and learned counsel for the informant have vehemently opposed the prayer for grant of bail to the petitioner.

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Considering the age of boy, period of custody as well as absence of criminal antecedent, this Court is inclined to grant bail to the petitioner.

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Let the petitioner be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned District & Additional Sessions Judge-VII-cum-Special Judge POCSO, Nalanda, Biharsharif/concerned Court in connection with Chandi P.S. Case No. 480 of 2025.

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It is made clear that any observation made herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for the purpose of adjudication of the present bail application. Such observations shall not be construed as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not influence the trial or any other proceedings in any manner.

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(Ansul, J)

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abhishekkr/-

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Sumit Kumar v. The State of Bihar

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