2026:JHHC:24853 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 7035 of 2026 Boss Khan @ Rayesh Khan, aged about 41 years, Son of Late Md. Islam Khan, resident of Village-Baidadih, P.O. and P.S.- Bengabad, District-Giridih. … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- 03/18.08.2026 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner Mr. Kamdeo Pandey, Advocate is present. 2. Learned counsel for the State is also present. 3. Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties. 4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 08.07.2025 in connection with Bengabad P.S. Case No. 99 of 2025 consequent to S.T. Case No 382 of 2025, for the alleged offence registered under sections 64 (1) of B.N.S., pending in the court of learned Additional Sessions Judge-V, Giridih. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that the bail of the petitioner was rejected earlier in B.A. No. 9505 of 2025 vide order dated 16.12.2025 and he has renewed the prayer for bail primarily on account of custody. The charge has been framed on 10.11.2025, but no witness has been examined so far. The impugned order is dated 05.05.2026 which also reveals that inspite of the fact that the matter was fixed for witnesses, but no witness has turned up. 6. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer for bail and has submitted that there is direct and specific allegation made against the petitioner and the petitioner may not be enlarged on bail. He has submitted that appropriate steps will be taken so that the witnesses are produced before the court. 2026:JHHC:24853 2 7. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties, the bail application of the petitioner was rejected earlier on merits and there is direct allegation against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail at this stage. 8. The instant bail application is hereby rejected. 9. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of witnesses before the learned trial court. 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. The petitioner may renew his prayer for bail after six months. 12. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 18.08.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-20.08.2026