Udasan Nag v. the State of Jharkhand
Anticipatory bail – Extension of time to surrender – Modification of bail order
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Udasan Nag v. The State of Jharkhand, Cr.M.P. No.236 of 2025, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, decided 21-03-2025 by Anil Kumar Choudhary, J. (Order No.-03). Criminal miscellaneous petition seeking modification of the anticipatory-bail order dated 22.12.2023 in A.B.A. No.9918 of 2023, which required surrender within six weeks upon deposit of cash security of Rs.25,000/-. Petitioner failed to deposit in time due to paucity of funds, later made the deposit (receipt annexed) and sought a six-week extension to surrender. Held: prayer allowed; time to surrender extended by six weeks from the date of the order; A.B.A. order modified to that extent only; petition disposed of. Counsel: Arun Kumar for petitioner; Vishwanath Roy, Spl.P.P., for the State. Keywords: anticipatory bail; extension of time to surrender; modification of bail order; cash security Rs.25,000; six weeks; A.B.A. No.9918 of 2023.