Patras Kerketta v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted — High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, B.A. No. 11105 of 2025, Deepak Roshan J., dated 18.02.2026; petitioner Patras Kerketta; S.T. Case 616/2025; Chanho P.S. Case 74/2025; G.R. 2307/2025; offence under Section 103(1) BNS; charge-sheet submitted; in custody since 03.05.2025; no criminal antecedent claimed; A.P.P. opposed; bond Rs. 20,000 plus two like sureties; satisfaction of A.J.C.-XVII Ranchi; conditions include attendance, no witness-threatening, co-operation in trial, cancellation on adverse report.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: petitioner to be enlarged on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of A.J.C.-XVII, Ranchi, subject to attendance on every trial date, abstention from threatening witnesses, co-operation in trial, and liability to cancellation on any adverse report.