2026:JHHC:4380-DB IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Cr. Appeal (DB) No. 1169 of 2018 Dharmeshwar Oraon, S/o Late Sohrai Oraon, R/o Vill- Telya, P.O. & P.S.- Raidih, Dist.- Gumla. --- --- Appellant Versus The State of Jharkhand --- --- Respondent --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE SANJAY PRASAD ---- For the Appellant : Mr. Akhouri Awinash Kumar, Adv. Ms. Ashwini Priya, Adv. For the Respondent : Mr. Manoj Kr. Mishra, A.P.P. --- 12/16.02.2026 Since there was a difference of opinion between us as would be evident from the separate orders passed on 06.05.2025, the matter was directed to be placed before Hon’ble the Chief Justice for assigning the same to another Bench in terms of Section 392 Cr.P.C. Consequent to the same, the matter has been decided on 13.02.2026 concurring with the opinion expressed by one of us (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.) and it has been placed before us for disposing of this appeal. Since the majority opinion is of entitlement of the appellant to an acquittal, this appeal consequently stands disposed of. Since the appellant is in custody, he is directed to be released immediately and forthwith, if not wanted in any other case. Pending I.A.(s), if any, stands closed. (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.) (Sanjay Prasad, J.) Dated- 16th February, 2026. Preet/- Uploaded on: 17 /02//2026.