Mohammad Rafik Alias Md. Rafik v. the State of Jharkhand
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Anticipatory bail application A.B.A. No. 1878 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand, Ranchi, decided 22.04.2026 by Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi. Petitioner Mohammad Rafik @ Md. Rafik apprehended arrest in Pakur (Town) P.S. Case No.44 of 2026 pending before C.J.M., Pakur, involving alleged illegal carrying/loading of 1200 cft stone chips under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 Sections 303(2), 317(2), 3(5); Mines and Minerals (Development & Regulation) Act 1957 Section 4/21; Jharkhand Minor Mineral Concession Rules 2004 Rule 54; Jharkhand Minerals (Prevention of Illegal Mining Transportation and Storage) Rule 2017 Rules 7, 9, 13. Court noted petitioner was truck owner, vehicle driven by driver, no criminal antecedent; directed surrender within two weeks and release on terms/conditions/sureties as deemed fit. Advocates: Rajeeva Sharma (Sr. Adv.), Om Prakash for petitioner; Prabir Kr. Chatterjee for State.