[ 2026:JHHC:16521] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 4282 of 2026 Firoj Ansari @ Jalla Firoj @ Firoz, Aged about 31 years, S/o-Late Salim Ansari, R/O- Dangodih, Rahamat Nagar Kapali, P.O- Kapali, P.S. Chandil (Kapali), Dist.-Saraikella-Kharsawan, Jharkhand … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … Opp. Party Coram: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY For the Petitioner : Mr. Sumeet Anand , Adv. For the State : Mr. Gautam Rakesh , Addl.. PP 02 / 09.06.2026 Heard the parties. The petitioner has been made accused in connection with Potka P.S. Case No. 34/2025 registered for the offence punishable under Sections 309(4) of B.N.S. & 25(1-B)(a)/26 of Arms Act,. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner has committed robbery and looted cash of Rs. 25,700/- from the petrol pump of the informant and the petitioner is involved in six other criminal cases of extortion. It is submitted that the allegation against the petitioner is false. It is further submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that because of prior enmity, this false case has been foisted against the him. It is next submitted that the petitioner has been in jail custody since 18.05.2025 , as mentioned in para 9 of this bail application. It is then submitted by learned counsel for the petitioner that the petitioner is ready and willing to co-operate with the trial of the case hence, the petitioner may be admitted to bail. Learned Addl. P.P. appearing for the State vehemently opposes the prayer for bail and submits that keeping in view of the serious nature of allegation against the petitioner and keeping in view the fact that the petitioner has been identified in the TIP; there is every chance of the petitioner absconding, if released on bail and also there is chance of the petitioner tampering with the evidence. It is therefore submitted that the petitioner ought not be released on bail at this stage. Considering the serious nature of allegation against the petitioner as well as the chance of his tampering with the evidence and absconding, if released on bail, this Court is of the considered view that this is not a fit case where the above-named petitioner be released on bail. Accordingly, the prayer for bail of the above-named petitioner is rejected at this stage. (ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY, J.) Dated 09.06.2026 Smita/-