Case Facts:
Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.10702 of 2012 (2) dt.12-03-2012 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.10702 of 2012 ====================================================== 1. Bablu Kumar S/O Ram Chandra Mikhiya Resident Of Village- Manpur Godhiyari, P.S And District- Madhepura. .... Petitioner Versus 1. The State Of Bihar .... Opposite Party ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE GOPAL PRASAD ORAL ORDER 2 12-03-2012 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and the State. This is a petition for grant of regular bail for offence under [STATUTE] . It is alleged that the victim permitted the petitioner to have sexual intercourse in pretext of promise to marriage and it continued for nine months. However, it is, further, alleged that the marriage has been solemnized and victim conceived and the pregnancy of 2(1/2) months was terminated by doctor. It is alleged that the petitioner left the victim after marriage. The petitioner is in jail since 03.01.2012. However, from nature of allegation it reflects that there was consent. Hence, having regard to the facts and circumstances, the petitioner, above named, is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (rupees ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each in connection with Madhepura P.S. Case No. 486 of 2010 to the satisfaction of Chief Judicial Magistrate, Madhepura. SA/- (Gopal Prasad, J)

Applicable IPC Section: 312

Statute Text:
Section 312 of the Indian Penal Code. Causing miscarriage. Whoever voluntarily causes a woman with child to miscarry, shall if such miscarriage be not caused in good faith for the purpose of saving the life of the woman, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if the woman be quick with child, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.