The High Court of Jharkhand dismissed Chhotu Paswan's bail application filed in connection with a POCSO case, as the petitioner voluntarily sought to withdraw the application via counsel.
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2026:JHHC:7613
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
B.A. No. 68 of 2026
Chhotu Paswan @ Nishant Paswan, aged about 20 years, son of Kanhaiya Paswan, resident of village- 28 number Bhandaridih, P.OChaitadih, P.S.- Giridih, Dist:-Giridih.
CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY
For the Petitioner : Mr. Pran Pranay, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Mr. Praful Jojo, Advocate ---
03 /19.03.2026 Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 10.10.2025 in connection with Pachamba P.S. Case No.115 of 2025, registered under Sections 140 (2) & 140 (3) of B.N.S. and 4 & 8 of POCSO Act, now pending in the court of learned Special Judge – POCSO Act, Giridih.
2. The learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this bail application.
3. Accordingly, this bail application is dismissed as withdrawn.
4. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”.
(Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.)
Date of Order:19.03.2026 Saurav Date of Uploading:20.03.2026
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