Neutral Citation 2026:JHHC:13686 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. Rev. No. 465 of 2026 Aman Kumar Ray, S/o Manohar Prasad Ray, R/o Vill- Bagjor, Pathar, P.O.- Madhupur, P.S.- Madhupur, Dist.- Deoghar, represented through his natural guardian. --- --- Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand --- --- Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Mahesh Tewari, Adv. Mr. Shwetang Kr. Tiwari, Adv. Mr. Sanjay Kr. Saw, Adv. For the State : A.P.P. --- 02/07.05.2026 Heard Mr. Mahesh Tewari, learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. This application is directed against the judgment dated 23.03.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-III-cum-Children Court, Deoghar in connection with Criminal (Juvenile Bail) Appeal No. 16/2026, whereby and whereunder, the order dated 24.02.2026 passed by the learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Deoghar in connection with Pathrol P.S. Case No. 08/2026 rejecting the prayer for bail of the petitioner has been affirmed. It has been alleged that in course of checking, the petitioner was apprehended by the Police and a country made pistol along with a cartridge were recovered from his possession. Submission has been advanced by the learned counsel for the petitioner that on completion of investigation, charge sheet has been submitted. It has further been submitted that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent and he is in custody since 18.01.2026. Learned counsel further submits that if the petitioner is granted bail, the father of the petitioner shall ensure about the safe keep of the petitioner. Neutral Citation 2026:JHHC:13686 Learned A.P.P. has opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner. Regard being had to the period of custody undergone by the petitioner, while setting aside the judgment dated 23.03.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge- III-cum-Children Court, Deoghar in connection with Criminal (Juvenile Bail) Appeal No. 16/2026 and the order dated 24.02.2026 passed by the learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Deoghar in connection with Pathrol P.S. Case No. 08/2026 direct that the petitioner shall be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) only with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Deoghar in connection with Pathrol P.S. Case No. 08/2026, subject to the condition that the father of the petitioner shall ensure the safe keep of the petitioner and shall also ensure that the petitioner is kept away from anti-social elements. This application is allowed. (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.) Dated- 07th May, 2026. Preet/- Uploaded on: 08 /05/2026.