Simon Tudu @ Hopna Tudu v. the State of Jharkhand
Bail – Regular bail application under Sections 302/34 IPC
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail granted by Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi (Deepak Roshan, J.) in B.A. No. 8578 of 2025, decided 25.09.2025. Petitioner Simon Tudu @ Hopna Tudu enlarged on bail in Hiranpur P.S. Case No. 19 of 2024 / G.R No. 446 of 2024 / S.T. No. 118 of 2024 (Pakur) for offences under Sections 302/34 IPC (murder, common intention). Custody since 11.04.2024; 3 of 11 witnesses examined. Bail bond Rs. 20,000/- with two like sureties; conditions of appearance, no witness intimidation, co-operation; liberty to trial court to cancel bail on adverse report. Counsel: Apoorva Singh for petitioner; V.S. Sahay, A.P.P. for State.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner enlarged on regular bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of Additional Sessions Judge-I, Pakur, subject to conditions of appearance, non-intimidation of witnesses and co-operation in trial.