Criminal Appeal against order rejecting bail under POCSO Act. Court allowed appeal, set aside rejection, and directed release on bail with specific conditions regarding bond, sureties, and court attendance.
Appellant directed to be released on bail on Rs. 10,000 with two sureties of Rs. 10,000 each, to remain physically present in trial court.
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Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:27612-DB )
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Criminal Appeal (D.B.) No. 945 of 2026
Soniya Devi W/o Upayan Kherwar, R/o Village Bariyatu, PO, PS & District Latehar … … Appellant
Versus
The State of Jharkhand … … Respondent
CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR RAI
For the Appellant : Mr. Jitesh Kumar, Advocate For the Respondent : A.P.P.
4/14.09.2026 Heard Mr. Jitesh Kumar, learned counsel appearing for the appellant and the learned A.P.P. appearing for the State.
Based on the aforesaid allegations, Dhurwa (Hatia) P. S. Case No. 8 of 2026 was instituted against the appellant and others.
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POCSO Act, Ranchi in connection with S. T. No. 348 of 2026 arising out of Dhurwa (Hatia) P. S. Case No. 8 of 2026, subject to the condition that the appellant shall remain physically present before the trial court on each and every date till the conclusion of the trial, unless prevented by sufficient cause.
(Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.)
(Arun Kumari Rai, J.)
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3 issues framed by the court
Whether the appeal against the rejection of bail of the appellant should be allowed considering she is implicated on suspicion and lacks criminal antecedents.
Whether the appellant should be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond and sureties.
Whether the conditions for release on bail should include remaining physically present before the trial court.
Soniya Devi
The State of Jharkhand
Rongon Mukhopadhyay
Arun Kumar Rai
As recorded by the court registry
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