Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 07 July 2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Fatik Chandra Mahto, 54, son of Late Bhavtosh Mahto, resident of Village Chandra, P.S. Sunder Pahari, District Godda.
- Opposite Party: State of Jharkhand.
- Criminal case: Godda (Town) P.S. Case No. 28 of 2026, registered before Chief Judicial Magistrate, Godda, under Sections 316(2), 319(2), 318(4), 316(5), 223 and 132 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- Petitioner runs an NGO named Adim Jati Seva Kendra, Godda, certified by Government of Jharkhand, Department of Women Child Development and Social Security as a Child Care Institution under Section 41(1) of Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) for five years effective 03.08.2023 (letter dated 08.08.2023).
- Child Welfare Committee had placed a child in the NGO and later released the child, as shown in Annexure‑4 series.
- Petitioner's counsel argued that allegations of irregularities in the NGO are false and sought anticipatory bail.
- State counsel opposed bail, alleging irregularities in the NGO's operation.
Final Outcome
- The Court, noting the NGO's registration and the release orders from the Child Welfare Committee, granted anticipatory bail.
- Petitioner must surrender before the learned Chief Judicial Magistrate, Godda, within two weeks of the order.
- Upon surrender or arrest, bail shall be furnished with a bond of Rs 25,000 and two sureties of equal amount, subject to conditions of Section 482(2) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Topics: Legal Proceedings, Child Welfare