Lalita Tuddu Alias Lalita Tudu v. the State of Jharkhand
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High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi; B.A. No. 2006 of 2026; decided 16.03.2026 by Anil Kumar Choudhary, J.; bail application allowed. Accused: Lalita Tudu @ Lalita Tudu (female, in custody since 11.09.2025). Case: Devipur P.S. Case No.119 of 2025, G.R. Case No. 1040 of 2025, S.T. Case No. 2 of 2026 (trial before Additional Sessions Judge-IX, Deoghar). Offences: Section 103(1) & 238(a) B.N.S. 2023 (murder of Kiran Hansda on witchcraft/Daain allegation) and Section 3/4 Prevention of Witchcraft (Daain) Practices Act, 2001. Charge sheet filed; charge framed 02.02.2026; no witness examined. Relief: release on bail bond of Rs.25,000/- with two like sureties; conditions — cooperate with trial, furnish mobile number and Aadhar Card copy with undertaking not to change number, not to annoy/disturb informant or witnesses. Counsel: Apoorva Singh (petitioner); Praful Jojo, Addl. P.P. (State).