Shamshun Bibi v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi — Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, J. — Order dated 21.06.2024 — B.A. Nos. 1689 and 2663 of 2024 — Sections 304B and 34 IPC — dowry death — Dhurki P.S. Case No. 39 of 2023 / S.T. No. 296 of 2023, District Garhwa — petitioners Shamshun Bibi and Zahir Ansari @ Zahoor Ansari, stated to be in-laws of deceased Majrun Bibi — general/omnibus dowry demand allegations (Rs. 1 lakh and motorcycle) — judicial custody since 21.07.2023 — bail bond Rs. 25,000 with two like sureties before District & Sessions Judge-V, Garhwa — conditions: attendance on every trial date, no similar offence, no tampering/influencing witnesses — cancellation on violation.
What did the court decide?
Both petitioners released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/- (Rupees Twenty-Five Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned District & Sessions Judge-V, Garhwa, in connection with Dhurki P.S. Case No. 39 of 2023 (S.T. Case No. 296 of 2023), subject to conditions of attendance on every trial date, abstention from similar offences, no tampering with evidence or influencing of witnesses; bail cancellable on violation.