Karma Kachhap v. State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail refusal; child in conflict with law claiming majority (aged about 18); custody since 18.01.2025; impugned order dated 20.06.2025 of Special Judge Pocso, Khunti; Misc. Criminal Application No.263 of 2025; Jariyagarh P.S. Case No.03 of 2025; Children Case No.01 of 2025; Sections 103 & 238 of the B.N.S.; pending before District and Additional Sessions Judge-I, Khunti; no guardian or parent willing to provide care and custody; social investigation report showing lack of parental care; heinous crime tried by children court; J.J. Act protective in nature; risk of company of anti-social elements; bail not granted at this stage; criminal appeal rejected/dismissed; High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi; Rajesh Kumar, J.; dated 06 July 2026.
What did the court decide?
In view of the social investigation report and the fact that no parent came forward to give care to the appellant, with every possibility of his going into the company of anti-social elements, the court was not inclined to enlarge the appellant on bail at this stage.