Jhariya Nagesiya v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application rejected; High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi; B.A. No. 1809 of 2026; decision 02.04.2026; judge Pradeep Kumar Srivastava; petitioner Jhariya Nagesia; accused in Raidih P.S. Case No. 45 of 2024; offence under Section 103 (1) of B.N.S., 2023; alleged killing of own mother (spade blow per counsel's account); second/repeat bail application after rejection in B.A. No. 2782 of 2025 dated 08.04.2025; counsel claimed three witnesses examined did not support prosecution case; Addl. P.P. (Bishambhar Shastri) said almost five witnesses including informant yet to be examined; petitioner undertook to attend trial and not tamper with evidence; bail prayer again rejected on grounds of seriousness of allegation and direct involvement.
What did the court decide?
On account of the seriousness of the allegation against the petitioner and his direct involvement in the offence, the court declined to grant bail and rejected the petitioner's repeat bail prayer.