Moran Singh Purty v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi, B.A. No. 1724 of 2026, decided 13.03.2026 by Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J. (neutral citation 2026:JHHC:6797). Bail application of Moran Singh Purty rejected; offence under Sections 103/238, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; S.T. Case No. 258 of 2025 arising out of Chakradharpur P.S. Case No. 52 of 2025; custody since 08.05.2025; petitioner not named in FIR; alleged killing of deceased over illicit relationship with petitioner's wife; sudden provocation argued; murder weapon recovered upon petitioner's confessional statement; charge framed 10.10.2025 but no witness examined till 12.12.2025; State directed to ensure prompt production of witnesses; order to be communicated to Director, Prosecution and concerned Superintendent of Police; copy to trial court via FAX/email.
What did the court decide?
Considering that upon the petitioner's confessional statement the murder weapon was recovered, the Court was not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and rejected the bail application.