Ujjwal Gari v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi (Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J.), 11.12.2025 — anticipatory bail applications A.B.A. Nos. 5746 and 5965 of 2025 by two minors in Chutia P.S. Case No.155 of 2025 (sections 70(2), 308(2), 351(2) BNS, 2023; Sections 4/8 POCSO Act; section 67(B) I.T Act). Bail rejected where FIR alleges molestation/rape and making of viral video against the applicant; bail granted on bond of Rs.25,000/- with two like sureties, subject to S.482(2) BNSS conditions, where the applicant's name appears only in the opening and closing paragraphs of the FIR with a bare allegation of presence. Search terms: anticipatory bail; minor accused; POCSO; BNS 2023; molestation; viral video; mere presence; FIR omnibus naming; delay in FIR (occurrence 29.4.2025, FIR 22.6.2025); Ranchi; AJC-IV Cum-Special Judge, POCSO.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to Ujjwal Gari (ABA No.5746 of 2025) — to surrender within three weeks and be released on bail bond of Rs.25,000/- with two sureties of like amount each, subject to conditions under section 482(2) of BNSS, 2023; prayer for anticipatory bail of Abhishek Nag (ABA No.5965 of 2025) rejected.