Aziza Khatoon v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail application REJECTED — Aziza Khatoon v. The State of Jharkhand, A.B.A No.7064 of 2023, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi (Rajesh Kumar, J.), dated 22nd January, 2024. Underlying case: Jharia P.S. Case No.100 of 2016 / G.R. No.1571 of 2016, Sections 364A, 34, 302, 201, 120B IPC, pending before J.M., 1st Class, Dhanbad. Applicant apprehended arrest; third approach to this Court (two earlier applications). Counsel for applicant: mother of main accused, no other material alleged, undertaking to cooperate and join trial. State counsel: matter still under investigation, cooperation required. Court denied bail considering nature of allegation and requirement of investigating agency. Keywords: anticipatory bail rejected; repeat bail application; investigation ongoing; IPC 364A/302/120B; Jharia; Dhanbad.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature of allegation and the requirement of the investigating agency, the Court was not inclined to grant the privilege of anticipatory bail to the applicant, and accordingly rejected the prayer for anticipatory bail.