2026:JHHC:20568 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 5683 of 2026 Vikash Kumar, Son of Rajendra Bhuiyan, aged about 26 years … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Sudhanshu Shekhar, Advocate For the Opp. Party-State : Mr. Praful Jojo, APP --- 04/10.07.2026 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 29.09.2025 in connection with Patan P.S. Case No. 155 of 2025 corresponding to S.T. Case No. 33 of 2026, for the alleged offence registered under Sections 140(1), 109, 118(1), 118(2), 303(2) read with 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 pending in the court of learned A.D.J-1, Palamu at Daltonganj. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the bail application of the petitioner was rejected earlier by this Court in B.A. No. 2392 of 2026 vide order dated 24.03.2026. He has also submitted that prior to that charge has been framed on 19.02.2026, but no witness has been examined so far. He has further submitted that the co-accused namely Golu Kumar has been granted bail in B.A. No. 903 of 2026 vide order dated 19.03.2026. However, a copy of order granting bail to co-accused Golu Kumar has not been produced before this Court. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that he is not in possession of that order. 4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer for bail. 5. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the fact that bail application of the petitioner was rejected on merits vide order dated 24.03.2026 and there is direct and specific 2026:JHHC:20568 2 allegation against the petitioner in connection with cutting the throat of the victim, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 6. The instant bail application is hereby rejected. 7. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of witnesses. 8. 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. 9. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 10.07.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-11.07.2026