Raja Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Raja Ansari v. State of Jharkhand, B.A. No. 8565 of 2025, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, Justice Ambuj Nath, decided 26.11.2025 (neutral citation (2025:JHHC:35215)). Bail application allowed. Accused in S.T. No. 544 of 2024 / Ormanjhi P.S. Case No. 18 of 2024; charges under Sections 307, 506, 34 IPC and Section 27 Arms Act; alleged rangdari-related firing of 06.02.2024. Key points: petitioner not named in F.I.R.; no test identification parade; name surfaced in co-accused's confession; parity with co-accused granted bail. Relief: bail bonds Rs. 20,000/- with two like sureties before Additional Judicial Commissioner-V, Ranchi.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of learned Additional Judicial Commissioner-V, Ranchi, in connection with S.T. No. 544 of 2024 arising out of Ormanjhi P.S. Case No. 18 of 2024.