Suman Kumar v. The State Of Bihar

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA

CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.42385 of 2025 Arising Out of PS. Case No.-237 Year-2025 Thana- SUGAULI District- East Champaran ====================================================== Suman Kumar S/o Krishna Sahani R/o Village- Sapaha, P.S.- Sugauli, Dist.- East Champaran ... ... Petitioner

Versus

1.

The State of Bihar 2.

Rishimuni Kumari D/o Chotellal Sahani R/o Village- Chhapra Bahas, P.S.- Sugauli, District- East Champaran ... ... Opposite Parties ====================================================== Appearance :

For the Petitioner :

Mr. Dhannjay Kumar II, Advocate For the State :

Mr. Shyam Kumar Singh, APP For the informant :

Mr. Madhurendra Kumar, Advocate ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER 10-09-2025 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP appearing on behalf of the State.

2.

The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with Sugauli P.S. Case No.237 of 2025 registered for the offence under sections 69 and 123 of the B.N.S., 2023 and under section 4/6 of the POCSO Act.

3.

From the F.I.R., it appears that it is a case of consensual sex between the parties. The petitioner is in custody since 04.05.2025 having clean antecedent.

4.

Learned counsel for the informant has vehemently opposed the prayer of the petitioner for grant of bail.

Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.42385 of 2025(3) dt.10-09-2025 2/2 5.

Considering the fact that from perusal of the F.I.R., it appears to be a case of consensual sex between the parties, this application is allowed.

6.

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 6th District & Additional Sessions Judge-cumExclusive Special Judge, POCSO Act, East Champaran / concerned Court below, in connection with Sugauli P.S. Case No.237 of 2025.

(Sandeep Kumar, J) pawan/- U T