Jamil Alias Jamil Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner sought anticipatory bail in connection with Rania P.S. Case No. 18 of 2026, registered under Section 303(2) BNS, 2023, alleging purchase of stolen articles. The petitioner claimed he purchased the articles after paying consideration and was unaware they were stolen. The State opposed the bail, maintaining the articles were stolen. The High Court granted anticipatory bail, directing the petitioner to surrender within three weeks and be released on a bail bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023.
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted; petitioner to surrender within three weeks and be released on bail bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of like amount, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) BNSS, 2023.