Tanu Lakra v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Tanu Lakra v. State of Jharkhand, B.A. No. 54 of 2026, High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi, order dated 01.04.2026, Coram: Justice Pradeep Kumar Srivastava. Bail application allowed for accused charged under Sections 103(1) & 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023 in S.T. Case No. 634 of 2025 arising out of Kanke P.S. Case No. 132 of 2025 (alleged conspiracy in murder of her husband, Late Ramesh Oraon). Petitioner alleged implication solely on co-accused Sahid Ansari's confessional statement; co-accused already granted bail in B.A. No. 10688 of 2025 (order dated 10.12.2025). Bail bond Rs. 20,000/- with two like sureties before Addl. Judicial Commissioner-XII, Ranchi; conditions: physical presence on every trial date, no tampering with evidence or influence over witnesses. Counsel: Suraj Kishore Prasad (petitioner); Gautam Rakesh, A.P.P. (State).
What did the court decide?
Release on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Addl. Judicial Commissioner-XII, Ranchi in connection with S.T. Case No. 634 of 2025 arising out of Kanke P.S. Case No. 132 of 2025, subject to conditions of physical appearance on every trial date and abstention from tampering with prosecution evidence or influencing witnesses.