Babudhan Hembram v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Juvenile bail revision dismissed — Jharkhand HC (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.), 07.05.2026; Cr. Revision No. 302 of 2026; petitioner Babudhan Hembram, accused of raping girl assessed aged ~13 (blood stains on apparels), Nala P.S. Case No.76 of 2023; bail rejected by Juvenile Justice Board, Jamtara (29.11.2024), affirmed by Special Judge, POCSO Act, Jamtara (Cr. Appeal No.13 of 2024, 06.01.2025); social investigation report adverse (father mentally unstable, mother dumb, in maternal grandfather's care); release held not conducive to welfare; in remand home since 11.10.2023; no precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
The Court dismissed the revision application having regard to the gravity of the matter: there is a specific allegation of the petitioner committing rape upon a victim assessed to be aged about 13 years, and blood stains were found on her wearing apparels, which the Court noted establishes the factum of rape committed by the petitioner.