Chhotu Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Chhotu Kumar v. The State of Bihar & Anr., Patna High Court Criminal Miscellaneous No.88602 of 2025, oral order dated 11-02-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey. Regular bail allowed in connection with Turkauliya Banjariya P.S. Case No. 296 of 2025, District East Champaran, involving alleged kidnapping of the informant's minor daughter; offences under sections 126 92), 115 92), 96, 352, 351 (2) of the BNS and Section 8 of the POCSO Act. Considerations noted: victim's statement under Sections 180 and 183 of the BNS that she went with the petitioner of her own free will; custody since 30.09.2025; no criminal antecedent. Condition: bail bond Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of like amount. Counsel: Mr. Rajesh Kumar for petitioner; Mr. Manoj Kumar, APP for the State.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted; petitioner directed to be released on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned District and Sessions Judge cum Exclusive Special Judge, POCSO Act, East Champaran, Motihari.