Dhanwa Devi v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application in a dowry death case at the fag end of trial rejected. Court noted sole witness less production and condition that bail may be renewed after six months if witness not produced.
What did the court decide?
Bail application rejected. If sole witness not produced, petitioner may renew prayer after six months.
What the court decided
A compact analysis
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2026:JHHC:27602
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
B.A. No. 7149 of 2026
- Dhanwa Devi, wife of Late Prayag Yadav, aged about 53 years, resident of Village-Karmatand, P.O.-Achaljamo, P.S. Bishnugarh, District-Hazaribag.
- Dulari Devi, wife of Sri Binod Yadav, aged about 37 years, resident of village-Bagodardih, P.O. Bagodar, P.S.- Bagodar, District-Giridih.
- … … Petitioners
- Versus
- The State of Jharkhand.
- Jaleshwari Devi, wife of Arjun Yadav, resident of Village -Goplo, P.O. Maheshra, P.S.-Sadar (Muffasil), District-Hazaribag.
- … … Opposite Parties
CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY ---
Issues for consideration
3 issues framed by the court
Whether the High Court should grant bail to petitioners facing trial for dowry-related offences at the fag end of the trial.
Whether an order to enhance bail conditions or refuse bail in view of the trial stage and witness availability is appropriate.
Whether conditions for future renewal of bail application need to be framed if witnesses are not produced.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Dhanwa Devi
- petitioner
Dulari Devi
- respondent
The State of Jharkhand
- respondent
Jaleshwari Devi
Coram
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Jharkhand HC
- Decided on
- · September
- Registered
- Case no.
- B.A./7149/2026
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