Charku Pahan Alias Charka Pahan Alias Doman Pahan v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, B.A. No. 10378 of 2025, decided 02.12.2025 by Justice Ambuj Nath (single judge). Bail application of Charku Pahan @ Charka Pahan @ Doman Pahan allowed; accused under Sections 103(1), 238 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 in Khunti P.S. Case No. 126 of 2024 / G.R. Case No. 647 of 2024 concerning the murder of Arjun Singh on 25.08.2024. Grounds: name appeared in a co-accused's confession, no incriminating recovery, parity with co-accused already granted bail; State (A.P.P. Kumari Rashmi) opposed but did not dispute the submissions. Bail bond Rs. 20,000/- with two like sureties before CJM, Khunti. Petitioner's counsel: A. K. Chaturvedy.
What did the court decide?
Release of the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Khunti.