In a bail application, petitioner Johan Pahariya sought anticipatory bail for alleged offences related to illicit liquor production. The single judge rejected the prayer, finding the allegations credible and the owner a key suspect.
Prayer for anticipatory bail rejected; petitioner not granted protection against arrest.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI A.B.A. No. 5172 of 2026
Johan Pahariya, Aged about-41 Years, Son of Late Kura Pahariya, Resident of Siyarkotiya, P.O. Burikura, P.S. Deodanr, District Godda.
The State of Jharkhand
..... … Opposite Party
CORAM : HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY KUMAR DWIVEDI
-----For the Petitioners : Mr. Ranjan Kumar Singh, Advocate. For the State : Mr. N.K. Ganjhu, A.P.P. ------
04/ 15.09.2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P for the State.
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(Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J.)
Dated:-15.09.2026 Amitesh/-
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1 issue framed by the court
Whether anticipatory bail should be granted to the petitioner apprehending arrest for manufacturing and trading illicit liquor?
3 provisions across 3 enactments
Johan Pahariya
The State of Jharkhand
Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi
As recorded by the court registry
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