JHARKHAND HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON MD. SEKH V/S THE STATE OF JHARKHAND

RANCHI, India, March 27 -- Jharkhand High Court issued the following order on Feb. 24:

1. Heard Mr. Sunil Kumar Ganjhu, learned counsel for the appellant and learned P.P.

2. This appeal is directed against the order dated 19.01.2026 passed in B.P. No.257 of 2025, arising out of Tapkara P.S. Case No. 12 of 2025, by the learned Dist. and Addl. Sessions Judge-I, Khunti, whereby and whereunder the prayer for bail of the appellant has been rejected.

3. It has been alleged that the appellant was apprehended and four fake currency notes were recovered from his possession.

4. It has been submitted by the learned counsel for the appellant that the appellant is in custody since 14.09.2025. Learned counsel adds that the appellant does not have any criminal antecedent.

5. Learned Spl.P.P. has opposed the prayer for bail of the appellant.

6. Regard being had to the period of custody undergone by the appellant, we while setting aside the order dated 19.01.2026 passed in B.P. No.257 of 2025, arising out of Tapkara P.S. Case No. 12 of 2025, by the learned Dist. and Addl. Sessions Judge-I, Khunti, direct the appellant to be released on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each, to the satisfaction of learned S.D.J.M, Khunti.

7. Accordingly, this appeal stands allowed and disposed of.

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