Sukhdeo Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
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Jharkhand High Court (Ranchi) bail order, B.A. No. 106 of 2026, dated 13.03.2026, by Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary: bail allowed to Sukhdeo Mahto (59), accused in Jamua P.S. Case No.266 of 2025 (District Giridih), registered under sections 190, 191(2), (3), 115(2), 118(1), 109, 103(1), 324(5), 324(6), 351(2), 352 of the B.N.S., 2023 (unlawful assembly; murder of Suresh Verma alleged in prosecution of common object; petitioner's alleged role confined to demolition of informant's wall and asbestos sheet). In custody since 13.11.2025; no criminal antecedent claimed (para 22 of bail application). Addl. P.P. Bandana Sinha opposed; advocates Md. Prashant Kr. Rai and Rahul Ranjan appeared for the petitioner. Bail granted on bond of Rs.25,000/- with two sureties of like amount each to the satisfaction of JM-1st Class, Giridih, with conditions: co-operation with trial, furnishing mobile number and Aadhar Card copy, undertaking not to change mobile number, and not to annoy or disturb informant or witnesses during trial.