JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON KARTIK NAYAK V/S THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

RANCHI, India, Oct. 27 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Sept. 26:

1. Heard learned counsels for petitioner and for State.

2. The petitioner is apprehending his arrest in connection with Petarwar PS Case No.98 of 2025, for offence registered under section 69 of BNS, 2023, pending in court of learned Sub Divisional Judicial Magistrate, Bermo at Tenughat.

3. Learned counsel for petitioner submits that false allegation is made against the petitioner. He submits that allegation of establishing of the relationship is of 16.06.2023 and FIR is lodged on 1.7.2025. He then submits that the petitioner has refused to marry.

4. Learned State counsel opposes prayer and submits that on the pretext of marriage relationship has b...