Case brief
What is this about?
B.A. No. 3983 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi (Anil Kumar Choudhary, J.; Order No.02 dated 12.05.2026): regular bail application of Rakesh Chaudhary rejected in Lesliganj P.S. Case No. 29 of 2026 (offences under sections 126(2), 115(2), 109(1) r/w 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 and Section 27 of the Arms Act; alleged firing upon the informant at a marriage ceremony). Petitioner in custody since 17.03.2026; bail denied on the seriousness of the allegation and the risk of absconding and tampering with evidence. Counsel: Pramod Kr. Choudhary and Ranjan Kr. Singh for petitioner; Someshwar Roy, Addl. P.P. for the State.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail refused: considering the serious nature of the allegation against the petitioner and the chance of his absconding and tampering with the evidence if released on bail, the Court was not inclined to admit the petitioner to bail.