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Bishal Ray v. The State of Bihar Through The Home Secretary, Govt of Bihar, Patna

Patna HC16 Jul 2026CR. WJC/376/2026

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What is this about?

Patna High Court CR. WJC No.376 of 2026, decided 16-07-2026 by Justice Arun Kumar Jha; habeas-cum-writ mandamus for recovery of allegedly kidnapped girl Pratima Kumari and fair investigation of Shapur P.S Case No. 30 of 2026 dt. 01.02.2026 under S. 87 BNS 2023, pending before S.D.J.M. 1st Class, Danapur, Patna; petitioner absent; State reported final form filed, mistake of fact, victim recovered, about twenty years old, married of her own sweet will; petition disposed of as infructuous; no costs, no quantum, no precedents discussed.

What did the court decide?

Taking into account the submissions made on behalf of the State respondents, the Court disposed of the criminal writ petition. ¶38

Bishal Ray Vs The State of Bihar Through The Home Secretary, Govt of Bihar, Patna — Patna HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Writ Jurisdiction Case No.376 of 2026

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Arising Out of PS. Case No.-30 Year-2026 Thana- SAHPUR District- Patna

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Bishal Ray S/o- Atma Ray, R/v- Madhopur, PO- Madhopur, PS- Shahpur, Dist- Patna.

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... ... Petitioner

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Versus

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The State of Bihar Through The Home Secretary, Govt of Bihar, Patna Bihar

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The Director General of Police, Bihar, Patna Bihar

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The Senior Superintendent of Police, Patna Bihar

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The Town Superintendent of Police, Patna Bihar

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The Dy. S.P, Danapur, Patna Bihar

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The SHO, Shahpur, Patna Bihar

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The I.O, Shapur, Patna Bihar

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... ... Respondents

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Appearance :

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For the Petitioner/s : None For the Respondent/s : Mr. S.C. 24

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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA

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ORAL ORDER

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2 16-07-2026

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Heard learned counsels for the respondents.

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The present writ petition has been filed seeking

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following reliefs:

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“(i) To issue a Writ of Mandamus Order/s direction to Official Respondents Police for Recovered to the Kidnapped / Adducted Girl (Pratima Kumari) who happened to the Sister of the Informant/petitioner who has been Kidnapped by some Unknown Persons with help of Conspirator/s these name and address mention in the FIR Corresponding Shapur P.S Case No. 30 of 2026 dated 01.02.2026, registered alleged offences U/S 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which is pending in the Court of Learned S.D.J.M. 1^st Class at Danapur District-Patna, Bihar.

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Patna High Court CR. WJC No.376 of 2026(2) dt.16-07-2026 2/3

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(ii) To issue the Writ of Mandamus Order/s Direction to Official Respondents Police for Proper and Fair Investigation of the case in Connection with Shapur P.S Case No. 30 of 2026 dated 01.02.2026, registered alleged offences U/S 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, which is pending in the Court of Learned J.M.1^st Class at Danapur District-Patna, Bihar.

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(iii) To Issue the Order/s Direction to Official Respondents to performed his legal obligation of his duty.

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(iv) To Save and protect the life of the petitioner and his Family member in the hand of Accused/s persons.

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(v) To awarded the Legal Action against the Corrupt Police officer involved in such illegal Means.

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(vi) To any other/s relief petitioner entitle to as your Lordship may deem fit and Proper.”

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There is no representation on behalf of the

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petitioner. However, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the State respondents on instruction submits that the matter was investigated and final form has been submitted showing it to be mistake of fact as the victim girl was recovered and it was found that she was about twenty years of age and she has solemnized marriage out of her own sweet will.

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Learned counsel for the State respondents submits that the present criminal writ petition be disposed of as nothing remains in the matter and the writ petition has become

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Patna High Court CR. WJC No.376 of 2026(2) dt.16-07-2026 3/3

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infructuous.

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