2026:JHHC:17433 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 4163 of 2026 Sukhraj Oraon, Son of Late Budhwa Oraon … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opp. Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Ms. Snehlika Bhagat, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Mr. Shiv Shankar Kumar, Advocate For the Informant : Mr. Sanjay Prasad, Advocate --- 07/16th June 2026 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 10.09.2024 in connection with S.T. Case No. 13/2025 arising out of Kuru P.S. Case No. 85/2024 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 444 of 2024 for the offence registered under Sections 103(1), 3/5 of BNS, now said to have been pending in the court of learned District and Sessions Judge-II, Lohardaga. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody being the husband of the victim, who was found dead in his house. The learned counsel has submitted that the marriage was solemnized in the year 2009 and there are three children. The learned counsel submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case. 3. The learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail and has submitted that there is direct allegation against the petitioner and the daughter of the victim has clearly stated that there was fight between the mother and father on the previous night. The learned counsel has referred to the counter-affidavit and has submitted that the cause of death was asphyxia due to strangulation and throttling. The learned counsel has also submitted that if the petitioner is released on bail, there is a likelihood that he may influence the witness which includes his child. 2026:JHHC:17433 2 4. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the allegation made against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. Hence, this bail application is rejected. 5. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of the witnesses during trial. 6. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate a copy of this order to the Director, Prosecution as well as Superintendent of Police of the concerned district to ensure compliance. 7. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘e-mail/FAX’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Dated: 16.06.2026 Uploaded On: Mukul/-