Dusab Boipai v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — B.A. No. 6794 of 2024, decided 12.11.2024 by Ambuj Nath, J. — regular bail rejected in Manjhari P.S. Case No. 21/2023 / G.R. Case No. 343/2023 / S.T. Case No. 373/2023 under Section 307 IPC (assault on wife causing blindness, alleged 15.05.2023); trial before Sessions Judge, Chaibasa at fag end with 8 of 11 witnesses examined and conclusion expected within three months; no precedents cited; no costs or quantum awarded.
What did the court decide?
Having regard to the nature of the allegation (assault on the wife causing blindness) and the fact that the trial is at its fag end (8 of 11 witnesses examined, likely to conclude within three months), the Court declined to release the petitioner on bail; the bail prayer was rejected. ¶17