2026:JHHC:9957 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 2832 of 2026 Mustak Ansari, aged about 40 years, son of Md. Ramzan Ansari … … Petitioner Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. Mahmood Ansari, son of Late Karmula Ansari … … Opposite Parties --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Md. Jalisur Rahman, Advocate For the State : Mr. Shree Prakash Jha, APP --- 05/08.04.2026 Heard the learned counsels appearing on behalf of the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 27.09.2025 in connection with Session Trial No. 114 of 2025 arising out of Lohardaga P.S. Case No. 178 of 2025 corresponding to G.R. Case No. 457 of 2025, registered under Section 85/80(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 and section 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act, now pending in the court of learned Addl. Session Judge-II, Lohardaga. 3. The petitioner is the father-in-law of the victim and as per the prosecution case, there was demand of dowry and the petitioner died unnatural death in her matrimonial house. The marriage was solemnized on 30.07.2025 and she died on 26.09.2025. 4. The learned counsel for the petitioner has submitted that two witnesses have been examined and they have not supported the prosecution case with respect to demand of dowry. He has further submitted that both the petitioner’s son and the victim, are minor. 5. Learned counsel for the opposite party- state, on the other hand, has opposed the prayer and has submitted that there are direct allegations against the petitioner. He has further submitted that since trial has commenced, the trial can be expedited. 6. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the nature of allegation directly made against the petitioner as well, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on 2026:JHHC:9957 2 bail and hence, this bail application is rejected. 7. However, the trial has already commenced, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of witnesses before the learned court. 8. 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. 9. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the learned court concerned through “FAX/email”. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) Date of Order:08.04.2026 Pankaj Date of Uploading:09.04.2026