Pawan Singh Alias Ramcharan Ahirwar v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — B.A. No.995 of 2025, decided 07.03.2025 by Pradeep Kumar Srivastava, J. Second regular bail application of Pawan Singh @ Ramcharan Ahirwar (aged about 21), accused under Sections 363/366A IPC in POCSO Case No. 08 of 2024 (Bagodar P.S. Case No. 191 of 2023) before the Special Judge, POCSO Act, Giridih; allegation of enticing the informant's minor daughter with help of two ladies on 28.09.2023 for marriage; victim's Section 164 Cr.P.C. statement cited as not alleging forcible taking; petitioner in custody since 03.11.2023; charge framed 17.02.2024; six of eight witnesses examined; earlier bail rejected 27.06.2024 (B.A. No.4337 of 2024); bail rejected as trial expected to conclude within three months; trial court directed to conclude trial within three months with liberty to renew bail application thereafter.
What did the court decide?
Considering the facts and circumstances, the nature of allegation coupled with the materials available against the petitioner, and the Trial Court report that the trial is likely to be concluded within three months, the Court was not inclined to extend the privilege of bail in the interest of smooth trial, and the bail application stands rejected.