Chandan Kumar Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Court: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi. Judge: Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ambuj Nath (sole author). Decision date: 24.01.2024. Case: B.A No. 9361 of 2023 (bail application). Petitioner: Chandan Kumar Mahto (counsel: Purnendu Kr. Jha, Advocate); Respondent/Opp. Party: The State of Jharkhand (counsel: Rajneesh Vardhan, A.P.P.). Subject matter: criminal bail application rejected; accused in Godda (T) P.S. Case No. 174 of 2023; offences under sections 376 and 379/34 of the Indian Penal Code; alleged rape of prosecutrix on 08.07.2023 at 8.30 a.m.; case pending before learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Godda; forensic examination report awaited; T.I. Parade not conducted; specific rape allegation noted; disposition: prayer for bail dismissed/rejected.
What did the court decide?
Taking into account the facts before it, including the specific allegation that the petitioner had raped the victim, the court declined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and rejected his prayer for bail.