( 2026:JHHC:15491 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No.4461 of 2026 Sagar Lohar --- --- Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand --- --- Opposite Party --- CORAM:HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Vikash Kumar, Adv. For the O.P. : A.P.P. --- 02/26.05.2026 Heard Mr. Vikash Kumar, learned counsel for the petitioner and learned A.P.P. The petitioner is an accused in connection with S.T. Case No.116 of 2024 arising out of Seraikella P.S. Case No.161 of 2023. Earlier, the prayer for bail of the petitioner was rejected thrice. It has been alleged that the petitioner was apprehended by the police and a loaded country made pistol was recovered from his possession. It appears that the petitioner is in custody since 16.12.2023 and out of 07 charge sheeted witnesses, 04 witnesses have been examined so far. Though, several criminal antecedents have been pointed out in the impugned order, but learned counsel for the petitioner submits that in 19 cases, the petitioner has been acquitted. Regard being had to the above, the petitioner is directed to be released is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Sessions Judge, Seraikella in connection with S.T. Case No.116 of 2024 arising out of Seraikella P.S. Case No.161 of 2023 subject to the condition that he shall appear before the learned trial court physically on each and every date till the conclusion of the trial unless prevented by sufficient cause. This application stands allowed. (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J.) Dated- 26th May, 2026. Abhiraj/- Uploaded on: 27 /05/2026.