CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE PRABHAT KUMAR SINGH ORAL ORDER

2 11-02-2026 Heard learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner and learned APP appearing on behalf of the State.

2. The petitioner apprehends his arrest in a case registered for the offence punishable under Section 366A of the Indian Penal Code .

3. The prosecution case, in brief, is that on 20.05.2024 at about 10 AM, minor daughter of informant aged about 15 years went to purchase some household articles but did not return. On search, informant came to know that all the F.I.R. named accused persons, including this petitioner, have kidnapped her minor daughter for the purpose of marriage.

4. It is submitted by learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner that petitioner is quite innocent and has committed no offence. As a matter of fact, both parties are co- villagers and due to petty dispute, this false and concocted case has been lodged. It is further submitted that during investigation, the victim was recovered and her statement was recorded under Section 183 of the B.N.S.S. wherein she has denied the factum of kidnapping and has categorically stated that she herself left her house and went to her uncl