Case Facts:
Patna High Court Cr.Misc. No.36545 of 2012 (3) dt.14-12-2012 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Criminal Miscellaneous No.36545 of 2012 ====================================================== Shankar Ram, son of late Ram Ratti Ram, resident of village Ghaghva Rupahi, P.S. Dhanaha, district West Champaran .... Petitioner Versus The State Of Bihar .... Opposite Party ====================================================== CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE GOPAL PRASAD ORAL ORDER 3 14-12-2012 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 Dilip Kumar Sah has kidnapped the daughter of the informant. The learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is the father of Dilip Kumar Sah and nothing is against him. Hence, having regard to the facts and circumstances of the case, 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 Dhanaha P.S. Case No. 18 of 2012 to the satisfaction of the Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate, Bagaha, West Champaran. 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.