In an application for anticipatory bail against FIR charges of assault and grievous injury under Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, the High Court of Jharkhand rejected the prayer due to direct allegations of assault supported by medical evidence and witness testimony.
Prayer for anticipatory bail rejected; petitioners to face trial.
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2026:JHHC:27344
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
A.B.A. No. 4386 of 2026
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.... .... …. Petitioners Versus The State of Jharkhand .... .... .... Opposite Party
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI
For the Petitioners : Mr. Sankalp Goswami, Advocate For the State : Mr. Sanat Kumar Jha, A.P.P. For the Informant : Mr. Suraj Kishore Prasad, Advocate
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03/11.09.2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioners and learned counsel for the State.
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was treated there and operated thrice. On these grounds, he submits that prayer for anticipatory bail of the petitioners may kindly be rejected.
(Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J . )
Dated 11.09.2026 Anit
Uploaded 14.09.2026
2 issues framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to petitioners apprehending arrest in a criminal case involving assault and grievous injury charges.
Whether the discrepancy between the alleged date of occurrence and the date of the initial injury report warrants rejection of the bail prayer.
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Jeet Kumar
The State of Jharkhand
Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi
As recorded by the court registry
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