Pitho Besra v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; B.A. No. 3551 of 2026; Pitho Besra v. The State of Jharkhand; bail application rejected; Justice Anil Kumar Choudhary; decided 18.06.2026; S.T. Case No. 280/2025; Borio P.S. Case No. 34/2025; G.R. Case No. 486/2025; Sections 103(1), 238, 3(5) Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (B.N.S.), 2023; corresponding Sections 302, 201, 34 Indian Penal Code (I.P.C.), 1860; murder of Ranju @ Ranjan Soni; common intention; disappearance/burial of dead body; petitioner in custody since 06.05.2025; risk of tampering with evidence and absconding; counsel: Pratiush Lala (petitioner), Sushma Aind, Addl. PP (State).
What did the court decide?
Taking into account the serious nature of the allegation against the petitioner and the chance of his tampering with the evidence and absconding if released on bail, this Court held that this is not a fit case for the petitioner to be released on bail, and accordingly rejected the prayer for bail.