Aachu Munda Alias Etwa Munda v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court at Ranchi granted bail to Achu Munda, accused of murder under IPC sections 302, 120B, 307, 34 and witchcraft offences. The court held that as no material evidence existed beyond the petitioner's confession and no villager statements were on record, he should be released.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail by furnishing a bond of Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of the like amount.