Jayantvir Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi — Criminal Appeal (SJ) No. 1070 of 2025, decided 20.04.2026 by Rajesh Kumar, J. Bail granted under Section 14(A) SC/ST (POA) Act, 1989 against rejection of regular bail by Special Judge, SC/ST Act, Ranchi (order dated 29.11.2025). Offences: Sections 69 and 89 BNS 2023 and Section 3(1)(r)(s) SC/ST (POA) Act 1989; allegation of establishing sexual relation on false pretest of marriage; refusal of marriage due to low caste; both parties major; consensual relationship since 2017; F.I.R lodged 2025; custody since 26.08.2025; charge-sheet 30.09.2025; victim examined 19.02.2026. Relief: bail on Rs.10,000/- bond with two sureties of like amount, plus conditions of Aadhaar Card copy and active mobile number before trial court.
What did the court decide?
Appellant enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each, subject to submission of self-attested Aadhaar Card photocopies and an active mobile number to the learned trial court.