2026:JHHC:8431 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 2250 of 2026 --------- Bhuchka Mahra @ Subodh Mahra, aged about 19 years, son of late Chandrika Mahra, resident of village Kalipathar, P.O. and P.S. Fatehpur, Dist. Jamtara (Jharkhand). ....Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Informant ....Opp. Parties --------- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE DEEPAK ROSHAN --------- For the Petitioner : Ms. Saman Ahmad, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Ms. Amrita Kumari, A.P.P. --------- 02/ 25.03.2026 Heard learned counsel for the parties. 2. The instant bail application has been preferred by the petitioner for grant of regular bail for the offences registered under Sections 96, of B.N.S., 2023 and charge-sheet has been submitted under Sections 64(2)(m), 81, 137(2) of the B.N.S, 2023 and under Section 4 & 6 of the POCSO Act. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation against the petitioner is that he took away the daughter of the Informant on 11.09.2025 at 03:00 a.m. Learned counsel further submits that during investigation it has been stated by the victim that she and the petitioner were good friends and formally known to each other. The doctor who has conducted the medical examination of the victims, opined that “No definite opinion could be made as to whether there was sexual assault/ rape or not”. Learned counsel further submits that charge-sheet has been submitted and cognizance has been taken and as such, there is no chance of tampering with the evidence. She further submits that petitioner is languishing in custody since 26.10.2025; as such, the petitioner may be enlarged on bail. Learned counsel further submits that the petitioner is ready to abide by every condition imposed by this court. 4. Learned A.P.P. for the State opposes the prayer for bail of the petitioner. 2026:JHHC:8431 2 5. Having regard to the facts of the case and also allegation against the petitioner coupled with the statement of the victim that she and petitioner were friends and formally known to each other as well as the opinion of the doctor who has examined the victim; I am inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Accordingly, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.20,000/- (Rupees Twenty Thousand only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Special Judge, POCSO Act, Jamtara, in connection with Fatehpur P.S. Case No. 41 of 2025 corresponding to Special POCSO Case No. 55 of 2025. 6. It is made clear that one of the bailors must be either mother or father of the petitioner and the mobile numbers of the said bailor and petitioner shall be given to the concerned Police Station. It is further made clear that the petitioner shall appear on each and every date before the learned trial court and if any adverse report will come against the petitioner, learned trial court shall be at liberty to cancel the bail of the petitioner. (Deepak Roshan, J.) 25th March, 2026 kunal/- Uploaded on 30.03.2026