2026:JHHC:16769 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 4317 of 2026 Arvind Singh @ Arbind Singh, aged about 32 years, Son of Hathiram Singh @ Nirwahan Singh … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Saurav Kumar, Advocate For the Opp. Party-State : Mr. Rajneesh Vardhan, APP --- 04/11.06.2026 1. Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 11.09.2025 in connection with S.T. No. 86 of 2013 (B) arising out of Jaldega (Orga OP) P.S. Case No. 20 of 2012 corresponding to G.R. No. 213 of 2012, for the alleged offence registered under Sections 302, 120(B) of the Indian Penal Code along with Section 17 of the CLA pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge, Simdega. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody in connection with the first information report instituted on 14.05.2012 and charge has been framed on 16.10.2025. As per the impugned order dated 06.02.2026 only one out of 8 prosecution witnesses has been examined. 4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer for bail and has submitted that there is direct allegation against the petitioner. The petitioner remained absconder and was arrested on 11.09.2025 on the basis of permanent warrant of arrest. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the trial may be expedite. 6. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the fact that the petitioner remained absconder and there is 2026:JHHC:16769 2 serious and direct allegation against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 7. The instant bail application is accordingly rejected. 8. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of remaining witnesses before the court so that the trial is taken to a logical end. 9. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate this order to the Director, Prosecution as well as Superintendent of Police of the concerned district to ensure compliance. 10. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 11.06.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-12.06.2026