2026:JHHC:4746 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A No. 11149 of 2025 Sanjhli Kisku, aged about 38 years, wife of Samiel Marandi, resident of Village Dharsundi, PO Maharo & PS-Pakur (M), District Pakur ... … Petitioner(s) Versus The State of Jharkhand ... … Opposite Party(s) CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN For the Petitioner(s) : Mr. Chandan Kumar Bhagat, Advocate Mr. Baban Prasad, Advocate Beby Rani, Advocate For the State : Mr. Azeemuddin, APP -------- Order No. 3 /Dated: 18th February 2026 Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant bail application has been preferred by the petitioner for grant of regular bail for the offences registered under Sections 103(1) of the B.N.S., 2023 in connection with Pakur (M) PS Case No. 178 of 2025 corresponding to S.T Case No. 166 of 2025. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. He further submits that the instant case is based on circumstantial evidence and the prosecution has failed to establish the motive of the petitioner for the commission of the alleged offence. He lastly, submits that the petitioner is in custody since 25.07.2025 as such the petitioner may be enlarged on bail. Learned APP opposes the prayer for bail of the petitioner and submits that there is direct allegation against this petitioner. He submits that due to lathi blow the victim died and the witnesses have supported the prosecution case. He further submits that according to the post-mortem report injury sustained by the victim was caused by hard and sharp object. 4. Having regard to the gravity of the offence and the allegation made against the petitioner and the stage of trial, I am not inclined to 2026:JHHC:4746 2 enlarge the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, the instant bail application stands dismissed, at this stage. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 18th February 2026 Amit Uploaded on 19/02/2026