Niraj Kumar Tanti Alias Niraj Kumar v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court criminal revision (Cr. Revision No. 249 of 2026, decided 08.05.2026, Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.) allowing bail to juvenile-related petitioner Niraj Kumar Tanti @ Niraj Kumar after setting aside the Juvenile Justice Board, Godda order dated 08.09.2025 and the Additional Sessions Judge-I, Godda affirmation dated 29.10.2025 (Criminal Appeal No. 28 of 2025); Basantrai P.S. Case No. 57 of 2025; parity argument with co-accused Sunni Tatwa (Cr. Revision No. 229 of 2026); custody since 28.07.2025; bail bond Rs. 10,000 with two like sureties; conditions on guardian regarding safety and anti-social elements; counsel V.K. Tiwary.
What did the court decide?
Impugned orders set aside; petitioner directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Godda in connection with Basantrai P.S. Case No. 57 of 2025, subject to the father ensuring the petitioner's safety and keeping him away from anti-social elements.