Summary: Varun Kumar Singh was allowed to go free on bail by the Delhi High Court after being accused of taking a minor to Agra. The court considered the nature of their relationship and the girl's age when making its decision.
On August 12, 2023, a report was made in Delhi, saying that Varun Kumar Singh took a 14-year-old girl to Agra. The case involved serious accusations, including kidnapping and breaking laws meant to protect children. The girl's father reported her missing near Ganga Ram City Hospital.
The investigation showed that Varun Kumar Singh and the girl were found in a hotel in Agra on August 18, 2023. The girl said she went with Varun willingly, who was a family friend, and stayed in Agra for several days. Her statement was recorded, and she had a medical check-up.
The girl's age was confirmed through a test that estimated her age between 14 and 17 years. Even though she said she agreed to go, the law does not accept agreement from someone underage. Varun Kumar Singh was arrested on August 20, 2023, and stayed in jail since then.
Judge Vikas Mahajan listened to the case, where Varun Kumar Singh's lawyer argued that the relationship was mutual. The other side focused on the girl's young age and claimed she was forced. The court noticed the girl's maturity and that there was no violence in the relationship.
"The purpose of the law was to protect children... not to punish consensual romantic relationships between young people."
On February 3, 2026, the court decided to let Varun Kumar Singh go on bail, pointing to the romantic nature of the relationship and the lack of evidence showing force or violence. The court set rules, like Varun not leaving the NCR area without telling the authorities.
The decision shows a careful approach to cases involving young relationships. It highlights the importance of understanding the situation and balancing legal protection with real-life scenarios. The court's comments were specific to the bail request and do not predict the final decision of the case.
