PATNA, India, Sept. 1 -- Patna High Court issued the following judgment on Aug. 1:
Heard Mr. Bimlesh Kumar Pandey, learned Advocate for the appellant and Mr. Ramchandra Singh, learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. Though, the appellant has given full description in the appeal, it would be inappropriate to disclose his identity in view of the statutory provisions prescribed under Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015. He is being referred to in the cause title as "XX".
3. Registry while uploading the order on the website shall also ensure that the cause title is reflected in similar manner
4. The appellant has filed the present appeal under Section 101(5) of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 (for short 'The Act, 2015') challenging the order dated 07.05.2025 passed by the learned District & Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge (Children Court), Bettiah, West Champaran in connection with Special Case No. 15 of 2024 arising out of Bagaha P.S. Case No. 119 of 2024 dated 28.03.2024 registered under Sections 376 and 315/34 of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 4 and 17 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 whereby the application for bail of the appellant, who is in custody since 28.03.2024 was rejected.
5. Earlier, the appellant-petitioner had come before this Court in Cr. Misc. No.34187 of 2024 for grant of bail in connection with the present case; however, considering the specific nature of accusation as also the statement of the victim recorded under Section 164 of the CrPC., his prayer for bail stood negated by this Court vide order dated 26.07.2024.
6. During the course of investigation, the appellant claimed himself to be a juvenile and accordingly his case was sent before the Juvenile Justice Board, Bettiah.
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