Authority: High Court of Jharkhand at Ranchi

Order Date: 02/05.11.2026

Case Overview

  • Petitioner: Md. Badruddin Ansari; Opposite Party: State of Jharkhand.
  • Charges under Sections 331(4), 305 & 62 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, relating to alleged theft at Punjab National Bank, Surhi Branch.
  • FIR does not name petitioner; his name appears only in confessional statement of co‑accused Subham Barnwal. No theft was proven.
  • Petitioner acknowledges prior criminal antecedent but asserts no material evidence in present case and offers cooperation.
  • Additional Public Prosecutor opposed the anticipatory bail.

Final Outcome

  • Court granted anticipatory bail, directing release upon furnishing bail bond of Rs 30,000 with two sureties of equal amount.
  • Bail to be surrendered within three weeks from order date, subject to conditions under Section 482(2) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
  • Order linked to A.C.J.M, Bermo at Tenughat in connection with Nawadih P.S. Case No. 78/2025.

Topics: Anticipatory Bail, Criminal Procedure, Banking Theft Allegation