Neutral Citation No. ( 2025:JHHC:32705 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A No. 8228 of 2025 Appu Kumar Das, aged about 37 years, son of Late Gokul Das, resident of village Chhota Kharikbad, Das Basti, near Shiv Mandir, P.O. Kusunda, P.S. Kenduadih, District Dhanbad --- --- Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand --- --- Opp. Party --- CORAM: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ambuj Nath --- For the Petitioner: Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Advocate For the O.P-State: Mr. Subodh Kr. Dubey, A.P.P. --- 03 / 31.10.2025 Heard the parties. 2. Petitioner has been made accused in connection with Kenduadih (Gondudih O.P) P.S. Case No. 49 of 2024 for the offences registered under sections 406, 420, 467, 468, 471 and 120B of the Indian Penal Code and section 66(C) and 66(D) of the I.T. Act, pending in the court of Sri R.K. Singh, learned J.M.F.C., Dhanbad. 3. Bail application of the petitioner was earlier rejected by this court vide B.A. No. 10386 of 2024 by order dated 12.02.2025. 3. Petitioner along with co-accused Shambhu Das had taken Rs. 18,00,000/- from the Informant and other persons on the pretext that they will be provided job. 4. Report regarding the stage of the trial earlier called for, has been received. It appears that out of twelve charge sheeted witnesses, four have already been examined. Learned Trial has reported that the trial was likely to be concluded within 6-7 months. 5. Considering the nature of allegation, I am not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, his prayer for bail stands rejected, at this stage. (Ambuj Nath, J) October 31, 2025 Ranjeet/ Uploaded