Khagendra Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application (ABA) allowed by High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi (Order dated 03.09.2024, Rajesh Shankar, J.) in A.B.A. No.5437 of 2024; petitioners Khagendra Mahto and Samvat Munda, tractor drivers, apprehending arrest in Rahe P.S. Case No.17 of 2024 involving illegal sand recovery of 100 CFT per tractor; offences cited: Section 379 Indian Penal Code, Sections 4/21 Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957, Rule 54 Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2004, Rules 7/9 Jharkhand Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation & Storage) Rules 2017; bail bond Rs.20,000/- each with two like sureties; conditions under Section 482(2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023; seizure list lacking independent witness signature; no criminal antecedent.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to both petitioners in respect of Rahe P.S. Case No.17 of 2024, conditional upon arrest or surrender before the court below within three weeks and furnishing bail bonds.