Jahir Ansari v. the State of Jharkhand
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Jharkhand High Court Criminal Appeal (S.J) No.241 of 2026, Justice Rajesh Kumar, decided 07th July 2026. Section 14-A SC/ST (PoA) Act appeal seeking anticipatory bail; Section 18 bar on anticipatory bail discussed (bar inoperative absent prima facie offence under the Act); court found offence under SC/ST (PoA) Act prima facie made out; anticipatory bail prayer rejected; appeal dismissed. Underlying case: Kathikund P.S. Case No.50 of 2025 (pending before Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge, (SC & ST), Dumka); charges: BNS 2023 Sections 127(2), 117(4), 109, 79, 351(2), 3(5) and SC/ST (PoA) Act Sections 3(1)(s). Impugned order dated 09.02.2026 in A.B.P No.28 of 2026. Parties: appellant Jahir Ansari; respondents The State of Jharkhand and Shanti Hembram. Counsel: Jai Shankar Tripathi (appellant), Vishwanath Roy A.P.P (State), Prem Mardi (respondent No.2). No precedent cited.