2026:JHHC:18362 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 5402 of 2026 Saniya Topno @ Jagay Topno, aged about 25 years, Son of Birsa Topno … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Rajesh Ranjan Srivastav, Advocate For the Opp. Party-State : Mr. Suraj Deo Munda, Advocate --- 04/23.06.2026 1. Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the petitioner is in custody since 19.12.2021 in connection with Jaraikela P.S. Case No. 08 of 2021 now S.T. No. 215 of 2022, for the alleged offence registered under Sections 302 of the Indian Penal Code pending in the court of learned Addl. Sessions Judge-I, Sub-Divisional Court, Chakradharpur, Chaibasa. 3. During the course of argument, it transpired that that mother of the victim is the informant of the case and the petitioner is the father of the victim, who has killed his minor daughter. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that three of the prosecution witnesses are remaining to be examined i.e doctor, investigating officer and seizure witness. He would be satisfied, if the trial is expedite. 5. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer for bail. However, he has submitted that the remaining witnesses will be promptly produced. 6. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the fact that there is direct and specific allegation against the petitioner, which is of serious nature, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 7. The instant bail application is hereby rejected. 2026:JHHC:18362 2 8. However, during the argument it transpired that the next date in the trial is on 27th June, 2026. 9. Learned counsel for the State is directed to ensure that the remaining witnesses are promptly produce before the court as the petitioner is in custody since 19.12.2021. 10. 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. 11. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 23.06.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-25.06.2026