Neutral Citation No. ( 2025:JHHC:26266 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 5451 of 2025 ------ Shambhu Prasad, aged about 43 years, son of Late Jhari Saw, resident of Village-Sinjo P.O & P.S.-Manika, District Latehar. … … Petitioner -Versus - The State of Jharkhand ... … Opposite Party ------ CORAM: - HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE AMBUJ NATH ------ For the Petitioner : Mr. Nilesh Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Rajesh Kumar, A.P.P. ------ 03/29.08.2025 Heard the parties. 2. The Petitioner has been made accused in connection with S.T. Case No. 133/2024 arising out of Manika P.S. Case No. 06 of 2024 corresponding to G.R. No. 278 of 2024 for the offences registered under section 302 of the Indian Penal Code, pending in the court of learned Session Judge, Latehar. 3. Bail application of the petitioner was earlier rejected by this Court vide B.A. No. 5898/2024 by order dated 23.10.2024. 4. Wife of the petitioner was found murdered in her house. Witnesses have stated that petitioner frequently used to quarrel with his wife. 5. Report reading the stage of trial and time required for its conclusion, earlier called for, has been received. It appears that out of 12 charge-sheeted witnesses, 7 witnesses have already been examined. Learned Trial Court has further reported that trial is likely to be concluded within six months. 6. Considering the nature of allegation, I am not inclined to release the petitioner, on bail. Accordingly, his prayer for bail stands rejected once again. 7. Learned Trial Court shall expedite the trial and preferably concluded the same within six months from the next date fixed for recording of evidence, failing which, petitioner, if so advised, may renew his prayer for bail. (Ambuj Nath, J.) Rahul/-