Rajan Kumar v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application rejected by Jharkhand High Court (single judge, Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary) on 11.06.2026 in B.A. No. 4369 of 2026. Subject: alleged rape of a 7-year-old victim by petitioner aged 20; custody since 29.09.2025; Dhurki P.S. Case No.130/2025 / POCSO Case No.119/2025, Garhwa; charges framed under S.62(2), 331(6), 96, 351(3) BNS and S.4, 6 & 18 POCSO Act; trial in progress, 3 of 8 witnesses examined as per order dated 12.02.2026, victim yet to be examined. Court cited seriousness of allegations as reason for refusal; issued compliance directions to State (prompt production of remaining witnesses; communication to SP and Director Prosecution). Relevant searches: POCSO bail denial, serious-offence bail refusal, witness-examination directives, Jharkhand 2026 bail applications.
What did the court decide?
This Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail considering the serious nature of the allegations made against him; accordingly, the bail application is rejected.