Rahul Singh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; B.A. No. 5758 of 2024; Rahul Singh v. The State of Jharkhand & Anr.; bail rejected; offence under Sections 304-B/34 IPC (dowry death, common intention); Haidarnagar P.S. Case No. 14 of 2024; death by poisoning within seven years of marriage; dowry demand allegation; viscera report confirmed poisoning; direction to trial court to expedite trial; Justice Ambuj Nath; dated 12.12.2024.
What did the court decide?
In view of the viscera report indicating that the deceased died due to poisoning, read with the allegation of dowry-related torture, the Court was not inclined to release the petitioner on bail and rejected his prayer for bail. ¶19