2026:JHHC:10589 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 362 of 2026 Vishwanath Gope, S/o: Madkan Gope … … Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand. 2. Victim … … Opposite Parties --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- 04/13.04.2026 1. Learned counsel for the petitioner is present. 2. Learned counsel for the State Ms. Sushma Aind is 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 15.05.2025 in connection with Special POCSO Case No. 19 of 2025 corresponding to Sonua P.S. Case No. 17 of 2025, for the alleged offence registered under Sections 64(2), 65(1), 65(2) of the BNS, 2023 and under Section 4 read with Section 6 of the POCSO Act, 2012 and the charge has been framed under Section 64(2)(f), 62(2)(m), 65(1), 65(2), of the BNS and under Section 6 read with Section 5(1), Section 6 read with Section 5(m), 5(n), 5(o) of POCSO Act, 2012 pending in the court of learned Special Judge, POCSO Act, West Singhbhum at Chaibasa. 5. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner has been falsely implicated in this case. 6. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer and has submitted that there is direct allegation against the petitioner of committing rape upon two minors and both the minors as per the impugned order have been examined before the court. She has submitted that the impugned order has been passed on 19.09.2025 and a few witnesses must have been examined in the meantime. 2026:JHHC:10589 2 7. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the serious nature of allegation wherein it is alleged that the petitioner being the care taker of the Church has committed rape on two minor girls and that the trial is in progress this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 8. The instant bail application is accordingly rejected. 9. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of remaining witnesses. 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. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 13.04.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-14.04.2026