Shahjad Khan @ Sahjad Khan v. State of Jharkhand
Bail – Regular bail – Parity with co-accused
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court at Ranchi (Deepak Roshan, J.), B.A No. 2117 of 2026, decided 17.03.2026 — regular bail granted to Shahjad Khan @ Sahjad Khan under Sections 317(2), 317(4), 303(2) and 3(5) BNS in Chouparan PS Case No. 296 of 2025 (Hazaribagh) on the ground of parity with co-accused Md. Tausif Umar @ Toushif (bail in B.A No. 12064 of 2025, order dated 13.02.2026); petitioner not named in FIR and no recovery from his possession despite alleged seizure of 120 batteries with a pickup van; custody since 27.01.2026; bail bond Rs. 20,000 with two like sureties; bail cancellable on adverse report.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted: petitioner to be released on furnishing a bail bond of Rs. 20,000 with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned J.M.F.C., Hazaribagh (Chouparan PS Case No. 296 of 2025), subject to appearance on every trial date, non-threatening of witnesses and co-operation in trial, with liberty to the trial Court to cancel bail on any adverse report.