( 2025:JHHC:19831 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 3811 of 2025 ------ Ashok Ram, aged about 35 years, Son of Nanhaku Ram, Resident of village- Hami, P.O.- Hami, P.S.- Mahuwadanar, Dist.- Latehar, Jharkhand. … … Petitioner -Versus - The State of Jharkhand ... … Opposite Party ------ CORAM: - HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMBUJ NATH ------ For the Petitioner : Mr. Ashok Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Someshwar Roy, A.P.P. For the Informant : Mr. Prashant Kr. Rahul, Advocate ------ 03/18.07.2025 Heard the parties. 2. The petitioner has been made accused in connection with S.T. Case No. 25/2024 arising out of Mahuadanr P.S. Case No. 41/2023 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 713/2023, for the offences registered under Sections 302 of the I.P.C. and cognizance has been taken under Sections 302/34, 120(B) of the I.P.C. subsequently charge has been framed under Section 302 of the I.P.C., pending in the Court learned Sessions Judge, Latehar. 3. The bail application of the petitioner was earlier rejected by this Court in B.A. No. 7731/2024 vide order dated 05.12.2024. 4. On 22.07.2023, at about 08:00 P.M., cousin of the informant namely Rupesh Lakra was found murdered. During the course of investigation, the petitioner was apprehended and on his confession, the murder weapon was recovered. 5. Report regarding the stage of trial from the learned Trial Court, earlier called for, has been received. It appears that out of 27 charge-sheeted witnesses, 18 witnesses have been examined and the trial is likely to be concluded within six months. 6. Considering the nature of allegation and the fact that trial is likely to be concluded, I am not inclined to release the petitioner, on bail. Accordingly, his prayer for bail stands rejected once again. 7. The learned Trial Court shall expedite the trial and preferably conclude the same within six months from the next date of recording of evidence. (Ambuj Nath, J.) Rahul/-