2026:JHHC:24220 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 7195 of 2026 Arun Sinha @ Arun Kumar Sinha, aged about 56 yrs. S/o Late Ram Kishun Sinha R/o Naakavi Colony Sounda C, P.O Sounda, P.S Bhurkunda, Dist. Ramgarh. … … Petitioner Versus The Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I) .. Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Shailesh Kr. Singh, Advocate : Mr. Deepak Kumar, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Mr. Prashant Pallav, ASGI : Ms. Shreya Shukla, AC to ASGI --- 03/13.08.2026 Heard the learned counsel appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 21.06.2026 in connection with R.C. Case No.10(A)/26-R, registered under Sections 7 of P.C. Act, now pending in the court of learned A.J.C. – I – cum – Special Judge, CBI, Ranchi. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is an accused in a trap case and he is in custody since 21.06.2026 and has no criminal antecedents. It is further submitted that the charge sheet has already been filed. 4. The learned counsel for the opposite party submits that sanction for prosecution is awaited and the opposite party shall take steps to ensure that the competent authority takes an appropriate decision on the point of sanction. As per the provisions of Section 19 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, a total timeline of three months, extendable by one month, has been provided for grant of sanction for prosecution. 5. Considering the fact that the petitioner has been trapped with bribe money, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail at 2026:JHHC:24220 2 this stage. However, the petitioner may renew his prayer for bail after framing of charge or after 6 months from today, whichever is earlier. 6. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:13.08.2026 Saurav Date of Uploading:14.08.2026