Srichand Prajapati Alias Chandu v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
B.A. No.5281 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, decided 16-06-2026 by Anil Kumar Choudhary, J. Regular bail granted to Srichand Prajapati @ Chandu in Ormanjhi P.S. Case No.202 of 2025 (Sections 308(4) and 308(5) B.N.S., 2023; Section 17 CLA Act) arising out of an alleged TSPC-organisation ransom call demanding Rs.40,000/-. Relevant factors noted: custody since 21.02.2026, co-accused already bailed, implication allegedly based on self-confessional statement in Ratu P.S. Case No.315 of 2025. Bail bond Rs.25,000/- with two like sureties before Judicial Magistrate, Ranchi; conditions include trial cooperation, disclosure of mobile number and Aadhar Card copy with undertaking not to change number, and no contact with/annoyance of informant or witnesses. Keywords: bail, extortion, ransom call, TSPC, B.N.S. 2023, CLA Act, Jharkhand.
What did the court decide?
Bail application allowed: petitioner directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Judicial Magistrate, Ranchi, with conditions that he cooperate with the trial, furnish his mobile number and photocopy of Aadhar Card with an undertaking not to change his mobile number during the trial, and not annoy or disturb the informant or witnesses during the trial.