Anand Kumar v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — A.B.A. No. 1692 of 2026, decided 20.04.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi. Petitioner Anand Kumar apprehended arrest in Godda (Town) PS Case No. 239 of 2025, S. 309(6) of BNS, 2023, pending before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Godda, on allegation that a Scorpio vehicle stolen from a marriage party was sold to him by the co-accused. State counsel opposed. Court noted petitioner is purchaser, theft allegation not against him, and he has no criminal antecedent; petition disposed of directing surrender within two weeks and release on terms, conditions and sureties. Counsel: R.S. Mazumdar, Sr. Advocate (petitioner); Rajesh Kumar (State).
What did the court decide?
Petitioner directed to surrender before the learned court within two weeks, with a further direction that the learned court release him on such terms, conditions and sureties as it may deem fit and proper.