Ufan Manjhi v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — bail application rejected (B.A. No. 11007 of 2025, decided 06.01.2026, Justice Gautam Kumar Choudhary). Petitioner Ufan Manjhi; Pindrajora P.S. Case No. 248 of 2024 (S.T. No. 25 of 2025); Sections 103(1) and 238(a), Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; pending before Additional Sessions Judge-IV, Bokaro. Renewed bail after earlier dismissal-as-withdrawn (B.A. No. 1155 of 2025, order dated 13.08.2025); ground: over one year elapsed since framing of charge without trial conclusion; State opposition noting 10 of 11 prosecution witnesses examined; bail rejected citing stage of trial; Trial Court directed to expedite trial.
What did the court decide?
Considering the stage of trial, the Court was not inclined to grant bail and accordingly rejected the petitioner's prayer for bail. ¶16