Patna High CourtCR. MISC./20942/2024bail granted

Deepak Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

2024-09-18Mr. Justice Sandeep Kumar2 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.20942 of 2024 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-9 Year-2023 Thana- MAHILA P.S. District- Sheikhpura ====================================================== Deepak Kumar Son of Bharat Yadav Resident of Village- Chordargah, P.S.- Ariari, Distt.- Sheikhpura ... ... Petitioner/s

Versus

The State of Bihar 2.

Rinku Devi Wife of Gorelal Yadav R/o- Fathepur, P.S.- Ariyari (Mahuli O.P.), Dist.- Sheikhpura ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner/s :

Ms. Kumari Anupam For the Opposite Party/s :

Mr. Narsingh Tanti ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 18-09-2024 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner, learned APP for the State and learned counsel for the O.P. No. 02.

2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Sheikhpura (Mahila) P.S. Case No. 09 of 2023 registered for the offence under Sections 376, 506/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Section 4 of the POCSO Act.

3. As per the prosecution case, the petitioner who is 20 years old is alleged to have committed rape with the victim who is said to be 16 years old. They both are the students.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that petitioner is innocent and has not committed any offence. Petitioner is in custody since 29.07.2023.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.20942 of 2024(8) dt.18-09-2024 2/2

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

6. Considering the facts and circumstances of the case and also considering the period of custody, this application for regular bail is allowed.

7. Let the petitioner, above named, be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Addl. District and Sessions Judge-VI, Sheikhpura /concerned Court below in connection with Sheikhpura (Mahila) P.S. Case No. 09 of 2023.

8. This application stands allowed.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) Shishir/- U T