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: 366A

Statute Text:
Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code. Procuration of minor girl. Whoever, by any means whatsoever, induces any minor girl under the age of eighteen years to go from any place or to do any act with intent that such girl may be, or knowing that it is likely that she will be, forced or seduced to illicit intercourse with another person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.