Santu Kumar Singh Allias Santu Singh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, B.A. No. 3824 of 2025, order dated 10.09.2025 by Ambuj Nath, J.; neutral citation (2025:JHHC:27629). Bail application allowed for Santu Kumar Singh @ Santu Singh, accused under Sections 80, 3(5) of the B.N.S. in S.T. No. 518 of 2024 arising out of Gorhar P.S. Case No. 33 of 2024 (trial before Additional Sessions Judge-VI-cum-Special Judge C.A.W., Hazaribagh), concerning the homicidal death of his wife Sangita Devi. Release ordered on bail bonds of Rs. 20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each. No precedent cited; disposition rests on the 'nature of allegation' and counsel's submissions regarding the petitioner's absence and case diary statements.
What did the court decide?
Release of the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 20,000/- (Rupees twenty thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of the learned Additional Sessions Judge-VI-cum-Special Judge C.A.W., Hazaribagh, in connection with S.T. No. 518 of 2024 arising out of Gorhar P.S. Case No. 33 of 2024.