Rahul Kumar Yadav v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
A.B.A. No. 1016 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, decided 16.03.2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi. Petitioner Rahul Kumar Yadav apprehending arrest in Shikaripara P.S. Case No.57 of 2024 (S. 414/34 IPC; S. 11(1)(iv)(v) Prevention of Cruelty of Animals Act; S. 12(2) Jharkhand Bovine Animal (Prohibition of Slaughter) Act, 2005), pending before A.C.J.M., Dumka; 17 calves transported in petitioner's pick-up van; purchase receipts 1666-1668 per Sessions Judge's order; no criminal antecedent; surrender within two weeks and release on terms/sureties deemed fit; petition disposed of. Advocates: Richa Lal (petitioner), Vandana Bharti (State).
What did the court decide?
Directive to surrender before the learned court within two weeks and to be released on such terms and conditions as well as sureties as the learned court may deem fit and proper.