Patna High CourtCR. MISC./9017/2026bail granted

Suraj Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

2026-04-06Mr. Justice Sandeep Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.9017 of 2026 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-373 Year-2025 Thana- PARBATTA District- Khagaria ====================================================== Suraj Kumar Son of Late Pankaj Singh Resident of Village- Karna, P.S.- Parbatta, District- Khagaria ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Mr. Vivekanand Singh, Advocate For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Ram Bilash Roy Raman, APP ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 06-04-2026 Heard the parties.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Parbatta P.S. Case No. 373 of 2025 registered for the offence under Section 69 of the B.N.S. and u/s 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act.

3. The allegation against the petitioner is that he had established physical relationship with the victim on the false pretext of marriage.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 11.10.2025 and has clean antecedent..

5. Learned A.P.P. for the State has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.9017 of 2026(3) dt.06-04-2026 2/2

6. Considering the aforesaid facts and circumstances of the case and also from the statement of the victim girl it appears that she was in a relationship with the petitioner and it appears to be consensual sex between two majors, period of custody, this application for regular bail is allowed.

7. Accordingly, let the petitioner, above named, 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 the learned A.C.J.M., 1st Khagaria/concerned court below in connection with Parbatta P.S. Case No. 373 of 2025.

8. 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.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) Ranjeet/- U T