Md. Meraj @ Meraj Udin Ikval v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail rejected; Patna High Court; Criminal Miscellaneous No.7658 of 2026; decided 19-02-2026 by Prabhat Kumar Singh, J (oral order); arising out of Mahila P.S. Case No. 72 of 2025, District Muzaffarpur; offences under Sections 126, 64, 352 and 351(2) of BNS and Sections 4, 8 and 12 of POCSO Act, 2012; alleged rape of informant's minor daughter on 19.07.2025; victim aged 14 years per court below; victim's section 183 BNSS statement supported prosecution case; prayer for anticipatory bail rejected on grounds of seriousness of accusation, victim's statement and gravity of offence.
What did the court decide?
Considering the seriousness and nature of the accusation, the victim's 183 BNSS statement, the gravity of the offence and other circumstances of the case, the petitioner's prayer for anticipatory bail is rejected. ¶21