Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi
Order Date: 08-07-2026
Case Overview
- Petitioner: Harsh Shah, approx 24 years, son of Vijay Shah, residing at C/o Maa Jagdamba Sweet, Lower Hatia, P.O. Hatia, P.S. Jagarnathpur, District Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Opposite Party: State of Jharkhand.
- Case: Argora Police Station (P.S.) Case No.266 of 2025, registered under sections 316(3), 318(2), 338, 336(3), 340(2), 61(2) of the B.N.S., 2023.
- Allegation: Petitioner, along with co‑accused, obtained a loan from State Bank of India by submitting forged documents claiming government employee status.
- Co‑accused Md. Jainul Aawedin Ansari previously admitted to bail (order dated 20.03.2026) and has repaid the loan amount to the bank.
- Petitioner has been in custody since 14.04.2026 and asserts no criminal antecedent, claiming the matter is essentially civil.
Final Outcome
- The Court directs that the petitioner be released on bail upon furnishing a bail bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of equal amount, to the satisfaction of Judicial Magistrate‑XIII, Ranchi.
- Conditions: petitioner must cooperate with the trial, provide his mobile number and a photocopy of his Aadhar Card to the lower court, undertake not to change his mobile number during the trial, and not to annoy or disturb any witnesses.
Topics: Criminal Bail, Bank Fraud, Judicial Order