Rajesh Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
Anticipatory bail – illegal sand transportation by tractor
Case brief
What is this about?
A.B.A. No. 3085 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, decided 15.06.2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi. Anticipatory bail granted to Rajesh Mahto, Budu Munda, Mahadeo Munda, Sumit Kumar Khandita @ Sumit Kumar Khadit and Manoj Singh Munda, owners/drivers of different tractors alleged to be illegally carrying 100 cft sand in Bundu P.S. Case No. 22 of 2026 (offences under Sections., 317(5) Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023; Sections 4 and 21 Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act 1957; Rules 7 and 9 Jharkhand Mineral (Prevention of Illegal Mining, Transportation and Storage) Rule 2017; Rule 54 Jharkhand Minor and Minerals Concession Rules 2004), pending before Judicial Magistrate, 1st Class, Ranchi. No criminal antecedents disclosed. Surrender within two weeks; bail bond Rs.25,000/- each with two sureties of like amount; conditions per Section 482(2) Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023. Advocates: Sourabh Kumar Das (petitioners); Shweta Singh, A.P.P. (State).