Cr.A(DB)/1291/2026 of UPENDRA BHUIYAN Vs STATE OF JHARKHAND on 7 October 2026

1. Heard the learned counsel for the respective parties.

2. This appeal is directed against the order dated 19.08.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, Chatra in Misc. Cr. Appeal No. 1253 of 2026 arising out of Bashisthnagar P.S. Case No. 22 of 2024 (S.T. No. 155 of 2024), whereby and whereunder, the prayer for bail of the appellant has been rejected.

3. It has been alleged that one Rajdeo Singh Bhokta @ Ramchandra Ganjhu @ Jetha Ganjhu was apprehended by the police and on his disclosure, huge quantity of arms and ammunitions were recovered.

4. It has been submitted by learned counsel for the appellant that the appellant has been implicated on the disclosure statement of Rajdeo Singh Bhokta @ Ramchandra Ganjhu @ Jetha Ganjhu. Learned counsel adds that the appellant is in custody since 05.12.2025.

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5. Learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail of the appellant and has submitted that the appellant has got several criminal antecedents.

6. However, regard being had to the manner of implication of the appellant, we while setting aside the order dated 19.08.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, Chatra in Misc. Cr. Appeal No. 1253 of 2026 arising out of Bashisthnagar P.S. Case No. 22 of 2024 (S.T. No. 155 of 2024), direct that the appellant, named above, be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Rs. Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, Chatra in connection with S.T. No. 155 of 2024 arising out of Bashisthnagar P.S. Case No. 22 of 2024, subject to the condition that the appellant shall remain physically present before the learned trial court on each and every date till the conclusion of trial unless prevented by sufficient cause.

7. This criminal appeal is allowed.

(RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, J.)

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