Ramji Gupta v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail refused — Patna High Court, Cr. Misc. No.87072 of 2025, decided 02-04-2026 by Sandeep Kumar, J. Petitioner (school Principal) sought regular bail in Khaira P.S. Case No. 177 of 2025, District Saran, for offences under Section 64 of the B.N.S., 2023 and Sections 4 and 6 of the POCSO Act, alleging commission of rape on a minor girl. Counsel pleaded innocence and clean antecedents; petitioner in custody since 03.08.2025; A.P.P. opposed. Bail application dismissed on consideration of facts and circumstances and gravity of offence. Keywords: regular bail, POCSO Act, B.N.S. 2023 Section 64, rape, minor, school principal, gravity of offence, bail dismissed.
What did the court decide?
The application for regular bail was dismissed, the Court deciding on the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and the gravity of the offence.