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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI
B.A. No. 3465 of 2026
Dhananjay Sahu, aged about 47 years, Son of Parmeshwar Sahu
… … Petitioner
Versus
The State of Jharkhand
… … Opposite Party ---
CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY ---
For the Petitioner : Mr. Aashutosh Prasad Deo, Advocate
JC to Mrs. Nirupama, Advocate
For the Opp. Party-State : Mr. Gautam Rakesh, Advocate
For the Victim
: Mr. Rishu Ranjan, Amicus
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06/13.05.2026
1. This bail application has been filed in connection with Itki P.S. Case No. 35 of 2024 corresponding to S.T. Case No. 651 of 2024, for the alleged offence registered under Section 376 of the Indian Penal Code which is pending in the court of learned Additional Judicial Commissioner, XX, Ranchi.
2. The learned amicus appearing on behalf of the victim has submitted that DNA report has been received from the Directorate of Forensic Science and Laboratory, Ranchi, Jharkhand which is against the petitioner.
3.
Learned counsel for the petitioner seeks permission to withdraw this bail application.
4. Accordingly, this bail application is dismissed as withdrawn.
5.
Learned counsel for the State is directed to ensure that the DNA report is furnished to the court concerned. Appreciation of Amicus
6. Mr. Rishu Ranjan, Advocate was appointed as an amicus in this case by this Court. This Court records its appreciation for the valuable assistance accorded by the learned Amicus Curiae in this case.
7. The Secretary, Jharkhand High Court Legal Services Committee is directed to ensure that the legal remuneration of the
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learned Amicus Curiae @ Rs.5,500/- per day subject to the cap of maximum permissible amount is duly paid to him within a period of 4 weeks upon submission of bills by him.
8. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned and to the learned Amicus and also to the Secretary, Jharkhand High Court Legal Services Committee.
(Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 13.05.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-14.05.2026