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BNS Sections 137(2) & 140(3) | Victim's Voluntary Marriage & Prolonged Custody Justify Bail in Trafficking Case : Patna HC
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|Patna High Court

BNS Sections 137(2) & 140(3) | Victim's Voluntary Marriage & Prolonged Custody Justify Bail in Trafficking Case : Patna HC

Patna High Court granted bail to accused in a trafficking case under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, emphasizing the victim's voluntary marriage to one accused and the lack of a charge sheet after five months of custody. The ruling underscores that bail considerations may include humanitarian factors and the prima facie nature of trial observations, offering relief to similarly situated accused facing prolonged pre-trial detention.