Shamim Akhtar v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand HC (Ranchi), A. B. A. No. 1540 of 2026, decided 13.04.2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi. Anticipatory bail in Balidih P.S. Case No. 05 of 2026 (offences under BNS, 2023 including Ss. 76 and 303(2)), pending before S.D.J.M., Bokaro. Bail rejected for male petitioner facing direct F.I.R. allegations of outraging modesty and assault; granted to female co-petitioner with condition to surrender within two weeks and release on court-determined terms and sureties. Counsel: Rajesh Kr. Mishra (petitioners), Sanat Kr. Jha, A.P.P. (State), Vandana Singh (informant). No precedents cited; no monetary quantum involved.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to petitioner no.2 Zahida Khatun @ Jahida Khatun, subject to her surrendering before the learned court within two weeks and release on terms, conditions and sureties as the learned court deems fit and proper; the prayer of petitioner no.1 Shamim Akhtar was rejected.