Prem Kumar Karmali @ Prem Karmali v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
The petitioner, accused of motorcycle theft under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, sought bail. He was not named in the FIR and was implicated based on a confessional statement. The charge-sheet had been filed but no witnesses examined. The petitioner had been in custody since October 15, 2025, and a co-accused had already been granted bail. The High Court granted bail subject to conditions including cooperation with the trial, furnishing a mobile number and Aadhaar card, and an undertaking not to change the mobile number or disturb witnesses.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties of like amount, subject to conditions: cooperate with trial, furnish mobile number and Aadhaar card, undertake not to change mobile number or disturb witnesses during trial.