Chhotan Chik Baraik Alias Chotan Chik Baraik v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — regular bail allowed (Subhash Chand, J.; B.A. 5627/2024, decided 23.08.2024) where accused's complicity rested solely on an in-custody self-confession, no test identification parade (TIP) was conducted, and no looted property was recovered. Charges: Sections 395 and 323 of the 'Indian Code' (reproduced as printed) and Section 27 of the Arms Act; Kolebira P.S. Case No. 63 of 2022 / S.T. Case No. 51 of 2023, Additional Sessions Judge-II, Simdega. FIR informant: Randhir Kumar; incident dated 23.10.2023 near Kilebra Jhaldega Road / Kolebira Weekly Market; loot included Samsung and Redmi phones, a golden chain, and cash of Rs. 65,000/-, Rs. 25,000/- and Rs. 10,000/-. Condition: bail bond Rs. 15,000 with two like sureties.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail in S.T. Case No. 51 of 2023 on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 15,000/- with two sureties of like amount to the satisfaction of the court concerned.