IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. M.P. No. 951 of 2019 Birbal Mahali, aged about 61 years, son of Surendra Nath Mahli, resident of Manguria, P.O.-Purulia, P.S. Purulia (M), District Purulia (W.B.) --- --- Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Karamat Ray, son of Chaman Ray, resident of Village Dhanghari, P.O. Baidmara, P.S. Harla, District Bokaro --- --- Opp. Parties --- CORAM: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ambuj Nath --- For the Petitioner: Mr. Ashim Kr. Sahani, Advocate For the O.P-State: Mrs. Lily Sahay, A.P.P. For the O.P. No. 2: Mr. Yasir Arafat, Advocate --- 10 / 25.03.2025 Report regarding the stage of the case earlier called for, has been received. It appears that only one witness Anwar Gaji Rai @ Gaji Rai has been examined as P.W-1. Subsequently, petitioner and other co- accused persons absconded, due to which, non-bailable warrant of arrest was issued against them. 2. Petitioner has filed this application against the order of the learned Trial court, whereby and whereunder, his application for discharge was rejected. 3. As the trial of the case has already proceeded, this application has become infructuous. Accordingly, it is dismissed as infructuous. Petitioner is directed to appear before the learned Trial Court within wo weeks from the date of receipt of this order. Pending I.A., if any, stands disposed of. 4. Mr. A.K. Sahani, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner, submitted that the petitioner was granted interim protection by this court vide order dated 18.11.2019. However, coordinate Bench of this court has vacated the interim protection and the petitioner was not aware of this fact. Accordingly, when the petitioner will surrender before the learned court below and pray for regular bail, his bail application shall be disposed of in view of the aforesaid facts. (Ambuj Nath, J) Ranjeet/ Uploaded