Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:22098 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI Criminal Revision No. 792 of 2026 --- Vishnu Kant Oraon .... Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. K. S. Nanda, Advocate For the State : Mr. Satish Prasad, APP --- Order No. 02 Dated 27th July, 2026 Heard the learned counsel for the respective sides. This application is directed against the judgment dated 25.05.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge, Children Court, Lohardaga in Criminal Appeal No. 06 of 2026, whereby and whereunder, the order dated 05.01.2026 passed by the learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Lohardaga in connection with Misc. Criminal Application No. 1592 of 2025 arising out of Senha P.S. Case No. 36 of 2025 (G.R. No. 451 of 2026), rejecting the prayer for bail of the petitioner, has been affirmed. It has been alleged that the petitioner and some other co-accused persons were apprehended by the police and from the possession of one co-accused a country made pistol was recovered. Submission has been advanced by the learned counsel for the petitioner that so far as the petitioner is concerned, a smart phone along with a debit card in the name of Jagat Oraon were recovered from the possession of the petitioner. It has further submitted that the Social Investigation Report reveals about a guilt feeling of the petitioner and his intention to pursue higher education. Learned A.P.P. has opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner. Regard being had to the fact that no recovery of any incriminating article has been effected from the conscious possession of the petitioner and the period of custody which is since 21.03.2025 as well as considering the Social Investigation Report while setting aside the judgment dated 25.05.2026 passed by the learned Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge, Children Court, Lohardaga in Criminal Appeal No. 06 of 2026 and the order dated 05.01.2026 passed by the learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Lohardaga in connection with Misc. Criminal Application No. 1592 of 2025 arising out of Senha P.S. Case No. 36 of 2025 (G.R. No. 451 of 2026), the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Principal Magistrate, Juvenile Justice Board, Lohardaga in connection with Senha P.S. Case No. 36 of 2025 (G.R. No. 451 of 2026), subject to the condition that the father of the petitioner shall ensure the safe keep of the petitioner and shall also ensure that the petitioner is not allowed to mingle with any antisocial elements. This application stands allowed. (Rongon Mukhopadhyay, J) 27.07.2026 MK Page-2