The Single Judge rejected the petitioner's bail application in a murder case, noting that the trial was at an advanced stage and earlier prayers were rejected. The court directed the trial court to expedite the trial to be completed within four months.
Bail prayer rejected; Trial expedited to be completed within four months.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B. A. No. 13905 of 2022
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Manish Pratap @ Muktesh Pratap …… Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand …… Opp. Party
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CORAM: HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY PRASAD
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For the Petitioner : Mr. Gautam Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Abhay Kr. Tiwari, A. P. P.
11/05.07.2023 Perused the explanation sent by Sri Birendra Kumar Srivastava, Additional Sessions Judge-III-cum-Special Judge, POCSO Act, Sahibganj vide Letter No. 126 of 2023 dated 01.06.2023.
2. It appears from perusal of explanation sent by Sri Birendra Kumar Srivastava, Additional Sessions Judge-IIIcum- Special Judge, POCSO Act, Sahibganj vide Letter No. 126 of 2023 dated 01.06.2023 that Sri Birendra Kumar Srivastava, Additional Sessions Judge-III-cum- Special Judge, POCSO Act, Sahibganj has tendered apology and further undertakes to remain careful in future.
3. Under the circumstances, explanation furnished by Sri Birendra Kumar Srivastava, Additional Sessions Judge-III-cumSpecial Judge, POCSO Act, Sahibganj is accepted for the present.
4. Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned counsel for the State.
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papers and articles of the house.
(Sanjay Prasad, J.)
Kamlesh/
2 issues framed by the court
Whether the bail application of the petitioner should be allowed.
Whether the trial court is directed to expedite the trial.
Manish Pratap @ Muktesh Pratap
Sanjay Prasad
As recorded by the court registry
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