Lakshman Kumar Alias Lakshman Singh Vs the State of Jharkhand — Jharkhand HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

Lakshman Kumar Alias Lakshman Singh Vs the State of Jharkhand — Jharkhand HC (2026) — LawSathi Research

What the court decided

AI extract

Outcome

Petitioner enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate-1st Class, Giridih, subject to conditions of trial co-operation, furnishing mobile number and Aadhar Card copy with undertaking not to change the number, and non-interference with witnesses.

Issue for consideration

Whether the petitioner, made accused in Tisri P.S. Case No. 18 of 2022 (G.R. Case No. 1027 of 2022) under Sections 25(1-B)(a), 26 and 35 of the Arms Act, should be released on bail.

Court's answer

The petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing a bail bond of Rs.25,000 with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate-1st Class, Giridih.

Ratio / Principle

The bail enlargement carries conditions: the petitioner must co-operate with the trial, furnish his mobile number and photocopy of his Aadhar Card in the court below with an undertaking not to change his mobile number during the trial, and must not annoy or disturb the witnesses of the case in any manner during the trial.

Detailed headnote1 paragraphs

Bail granted — High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi (Anil Kumar Choudhary, J.), B.A. No.3791 of 2026, decided 07-05-2026. Petitioner Lakshman Kumar @ Lakshman Singh (aged about 60), accused in Tisri P.S. Case No. 18 of 2022 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1027 of 2022 (offences punishable under Sections 25(1-B)(a), 26, 35 of the Arms Act), alleged to have been involved in illegal possession of a country-made pistol and one live cartridge recovered from co-accused Randhir Kumar Choudhary; per counsel, no recovery was made from the petitioner, charge sheet stands submitted, and the petitioner was in custody since 20.11.2025. Court enlarged the petitioner on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000 (two sureties of like amount each) to the satisfaction of the Judicial Magistrate-1st Class, Giridih, conditional on co-operation with the trial, furnishing of mobile number and Aadhar Card copy with undertaking not to change the number, and not annoying or disturbing witnesses during trial.

[ 2026:JHHC:13889 ]

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No.3791 of 2026

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Lakshman Kumar @ Lakshman Singh, aged about 60 years, son of Late Gendo Kumar @ Chotu Singh, resident of vill- Jamdar, House no-2, P.O.- Jamdar, P.S.- Gawan, District- Giridih

.... .... …. Petitioner

Versus

The State of Jharkhand .... .... .... Opposite Party

-----CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY ------ For the Petitioner : Mr. Pran Pranay, Advocate For the State : Mr. V.S. Sahay, Addl.P.P. ------

Order No:-02 Dated:-07-05-2026

Heard the parties.

The petitioner has been made accused in connection with Tisri P.S. Case No. 18 of 2022 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1027 of 2022 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 25(1-B)(a), 26, 35 of the Arms Act.

Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was involved in illegal possession of a country-made pistol and one live cartridge which was recovered from the co-accused Randhir Kumar Choudhary. It is next submitted that the allegation against the petitioner is false. It is then submitted that no recovery has been made from the petitioner. It is also submitted that charge sheet has been submitted in this case. It is further submitted that the petitioner is an old person of 60 years. It is next submitted that the petitioner has been in custody since 20.11.2025 as is evident from para-14 of the instant bail application. It is lastly submitted that the petitioner undertakes to co-operate with the trial of the case and also undertakes not to annoy or disturb the witnesses of the case in any manner during the trial of the case. Hence, it is submitted that the petitioner be released on bail.

Learned counsel appearing for the State opposes the prayer for bail of the petitioner.

Considering the facts of this case, the above-named petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/(Rupees twenty five thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate-1^st Class, Giridih in connection with Tisri P.S. Case No. 18 of 2022 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 1027 of 2022 with the condition that he will co-operate with the trial of the case and furnish his mobile number and photocopy of the Aadhar Card in the court below with an undertaking that he will not change his mobile number during the trial of the case and he will not annoy or disturb the witnesses of the case in any manner during the trial of the case.

(Anil Kumar Choudhary, J . )

Dated:- 07.05.2026 Saroj/