B.A./8051/2026 of SUMIT MISHRA @ SUMIT KUMAR MISHRA Vs THE STATE OF JHARKHAND on 1 October 2026

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI

B.A. No. 8051 of 2026

Sumit Mishra @ Sumit Kumar Mishra, aged about 30 years, son of Sunil Kumar Mishra, resident of Village: Danisai, P.O.: Khairpal Haludpukur, P.S.: Kawali, District-East Singhbhum

… … Petitioner

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The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY ---

For the Petitioner : Mr. Ashim Kumar Sahani, Advocate

For the Opp. Party : Mr. Naveen Kumar Ganjhu, A.P.P.

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06/01.10.2026

Learned counsel for the petitioner Mr. Ashim Kumar Sahani is present.

2. Learned counsel for the Opp.Party-State is also present.

3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 24.03.2026 in connection with S.T. Case No. 291 of 2026 corresponding to Kowali P.S. Case No. 11 of 2026, registered under Sections 103(1)/3(5) of the B.N.S., now pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur.

4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner happens to be the husband of the deceased, who died in her matrimonial home. It was alleged in the F.I.R that the petitioner and his family members had committed murder and hanged deceased through the fan. He submits that ultimately upon investigation, the charge-sheet has been filed under Section 108 of B.N.S. and in the inquest report, the post- mortem report and all other documents relating to medical examination of the deceased, it is a case of suicide. The charge-sheet has been submitted only against the petitioner. Learned counsel has further submitted that the statements of the witnesses in the case diary reveal that they do not know about any kind of fight between the husband and the wife. Learned counsel for the petitioner has further submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 23.04.2026.

5. Learned counsel for the Informant has submitted that he has no objection, if the petitioner is granted bail by this Court as in certain misconception, the informant has lodged the F.I.R. He submits that the ( 2026:JHHC:29599 )

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the informant is also personally present in this Court.

6. Learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail.

7. After hearing the learned counsels for the parties and considering the fact that charge-sheet has already been submitted and considering the materials based in the case diary which reveal that the witnesses do not know about any fight between the petitioner and his wife, the charge- sheet having been submitted under Section 108 of B.N.S., the petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 25,000/- (Rupees twenty-five thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Additional Sessions Judge-III, East Singhbhum, Jamshedpur in connection with S.T. Case No. 291 of 2026 corresponding to Kowali P.S. Case No. 11 of 2026, on the following conditions:

(i) One of the bailors would be the present pairvikar of the petitioner.

(ii) The other bailor should be his close relative.

(iii) The petitioner will attend the court on each and every date and on account of even single default, the learned court shall cancel the bail bond furnished by the petitioner.

(iv) The petitioner will deposit a self-attested copy of his Aadhar Card along with his mobile number before the learned court which he will not change during the pendency of the case without prior permission of the court.

(v) The petitioner shall fully co-operate with the proceedings before the learned trial court.

8. Let a copy of this order along with a copy of the affidavit filed with the bail application be communicated to the court concerned through FAX/e-mail.

9. The instant application is allowed with the aforesaid conditions.

(Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:01.10.2026 Nandini Date of Uploading: