2026:JHHC:15136 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 3760 of 2026 Parmeshwar Bhula, s/o Late Gandori Bhula … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Ms. Prerna Jhunjhunwala, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Mr. Naveen Kr. Gaunjhu, APP --- 03/15.05.2026 Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 11.05.2025 in connection with S.T. Case No. 311 of 2025 arising out of Gawan P.S. Case No. 51 of 2025, registered under Section 64(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, now pending in the court of learned District and Additional Sessions Judge-V, Giridih. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that alleged incident is dated 10.05.2025 and the medical examination was conducted on the next day i.e., on 11.05.2025, but no external injury has been found and it could not be said as to whether rape has been committed or not. 4. Learned counsel for the opposite party- State, on the other hand, has opposed the prayer for bail. 5. The statement of the victim recorded under section 183 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita has been placed on record and there is direct allegation against the petitioner in her statement under section 183 of BNSS. 6. In view of the heinous nature of offence, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and hence, this bail application is rejected. 7. To this, learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the trial may be expedited. 8. Considering the submissions, the State is directed to ensure that the witnesses are promptly produced before the learned court. 9. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate this 2026:JHHC:15136 2 order to the Director, Prosecution and also to the Superintendent of Police of the concerned district to ensure compliance. 10. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:15.05.2026 Pankaj Date of Uploading:16.05.2026