Kartik Chandra Bhuiya v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court bail application B.A. No. 629 of 2024, decided 15.03.2024 by Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary. Petitioners Kartik Chandra Bhuiya @ Kartik Chandra Bhuiyan and Bajrang Mandal, in custody since 29.12.2012, Tamar P.S. Case No. 110 of 2022, offences under Sections 17, 18 N.D.P.S. Act, Court of Additional Judicial Commissioner-XXI, Ranchi. Earlier bail application rejected with observation to finish trial within six months of framing of charge; charge framed 05.08.2023, trial not concluded. Bail granted: bond Rs.25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand) each with two sureties of like amount each. Counsel: Mr. Amit Kumar, Advocate (petitioners); Ms. Lily Sahay, A.P.P. (State).
What did the court decide?
Release of both petitioners on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 25,000/- (Twenty Five Thousand) each, with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the Court below.