Chandra Mohan Devgam v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; B.A. No. 8782 of 2025; Ambuj Nath, J.; order dated 07.11.2025; bail rejected; accused Chandra Mohan Devgam; deceased Kiran Devgam; death by asphyxia due to hanging; Sections 302 and 201 IPC; R.I.T. P.S. Case No. 102 of 2023; G.R. Case No. 582 of 2023; S.T. Case No. 07 of 2024; Principal District & Sessions Judge, Seraikella; second bail application after rejection in B.A. No. 8771/2024 (order dated 20.12.2024); trial at advanced stage — 12 of 13 charge-sheeted witnesses examined, trial likely to conclude within two months; counsel: Rohit Agarwal for petitioner, Gautam Rakesh A.P.P. for State.
What did the court decide?
Given the nature of the allegation and the fact that the trial is likely to be concluded (twelve of thirteen charge-sheeted witnesses already examined, trial expected to end within two months), the Court was not inclined to release the petitioner on bail and rejected his prayer for bail.