2026:JHHC:26028 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 7477 of 2026 xxx … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Randhir Kumar, Advocate For the Opp. Party : Mr. Subodh Kumar Dubey, APP For the Informant : Mr. Arpit Kumar, Advocate --- 05/29.08.2026 Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 10.03.2026 in connection with Special POCSO Case No. 09 of 2026 arising out of Koderma P.S. Case No. 25 of 2026, registered under Section 64 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and sections 4/6/8 of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, now pending in the court of learned District & Additional Sessions Judge-I-cum-Special Judge, Koderma. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner further submits that the petitioner is in custody since 10.03.2026. The charge has been framed and as per his information, only one witness has been examined out of 08 witnesses. 4. Learned counsel for the State has opposed the prayer for bail and has submitted that there is direct allegation against the petitioner of committing rape upon the victim. The victim has supported the allegation in her statement recorded under Section 183 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 and victim is yet to be examined. She is just 14 years of age. 5. After hearing the learned counsels for the parties and considering the direct allegation made against the petitioner supported by the statement of the victim recorded under Section 183 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 coupled with the fact that the victim is still to be examined, this court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail and hence, this bail application is rejected. 2026:JHHC:26028 2 6. The State is directed to ensure that the remaining witnesses are promptly produced before the learned court. As per the provision of POCSO Act, the victim has to be examined within 01 month from the date of framing of charge. In the present case, charge has been framed on 06.06.2026. 7. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate this order to the Director, Prosecution and also to the Superintendent of Police of the concerned district to ensure compliance. 8. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:29.08.2026 Pankaj Date of Uploading:01.09.2026