Ajay Mahli v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi; B.A. No. 456 of 2026; decided 25.02.2026 by Justice Deepak Roshan. Regular bail prayer of petitioner Ajay Mahli in Gumla P.S. Case No. 143/2025 / S.T. No. 167/2025 (offence under Section 103(1) of B.N.S) before Additional Sessions Judge-V, Gumla, rejected on considerations of the allegations against him and the gravity of the charge; petitioner reported in custody since 10.05.2025 with no criminal antecedent. Advocates: Mr. Tejaswi for the petitioner; Mr. Rajesh Kumar, A.P.P for the State.
What did the court decide?
Having regard to the allegations made against the petitioner and the gravity of the charge, the Court was not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail at this stage and accordingly rejected his prayer for bail. ¶16