Prakash Mandal v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; ABA No.883 of 2026; decided 17.02.2026 by Sanjay Kumar Dwivedi, J.; anticipatory bail granted to Prakash Mandal apprehending arrest in Saraidhela P.S. Case No. 160 of 2025 under sections 317(5) and 3(5), Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, pending before CJM Dhanbad; allegations of seven sacks of coal loaded on motorcycle; petitioner claimed motorcycle sold 20 months before FIR and no criminal antecedent; direction to surrender within two weeks and release on bail on terms, conditions and sureties deemed fit; counsel: Pradyot Chatterjee (petitioner), Lily Sahay APP (State).
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail — petitioner to surrender before the learned court within two weeks and, on surrender, to be released on bail on such terms, conditions and sureties as the learned court deems fit and proper.