Rupesh Kujur v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Criminal Appeal (S.J.) 874/2025, Jharkhand HC Ranchi, decided 17-04-2026, Rajesh Kumar J. Juvenile appellant Rupesh Kujur (17) vs State of Jharkhand; Dumri P.S. Case 05/2024; Sections 366-A, 376/34 IPC; Section 4 POCSO Act; impugned order 23.08.2025 of Addl. Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge, Children Court, Gumla in Misc. Cr. Appln. 718/2025 (Children Court Case 15/2024); bail enlargement refused; appeal rejected/dismissed; early-hearing I.A. 4738/2026 infructuous; victim examined and supported prosecution case; two co-accused juveniles released via Juvenile Justice Board.
What did the court decide?
Considering the nature and gravity of the allegations and the statement of the victim girl recorded during trial, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the appellant on bail; accordingly, the present criminal appeal stands rejected.