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2025:JHHC:37696-DB IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI L.P.A. No. 685 of 2025 1. Arunesh Kumar Bharadwaj, Aged about 30 years, S/o Brajesh Kumar Jha, R/o 301 Bhuli A Block, Dharjori, P.O. Bhuli, P.S.: bank more, Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828104. 3. 2. Manish Kumar, Aged About 28 years, S/o: Anil Sharma, R/o- Bartand, ward No. 20, P.S.: Dhanbad, P.O.: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001 Sonu Kumar, Aged about 31 years, S/o Shri Sitaram Sharma, R/o Azad Nagar, Ward No. 52, P.O.: Chasnala, P.S.:Patherdih, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828135 Sunil Kumar, Aged about 28 years, S/o: Dashrath Mistri, R/O: Phulwaribagh, Ward No-36, P.O+P.S: Jharia, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828111. Amit Kumar, Aged about 31 years, S/O: Anil Sharma, R/O: Bartand, Ward No.20, P.O+P.S.: Dhanbad, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001. 4. 5. 7. 8. 6. Rampravesh Kumar, Aged about 31 years, S/o Ravinder Singh, R/o: BekarBandh, Ward No. 28, P.O. + P.S.: Dhanbad, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001. Sunil Modak, Aged about 32 years, S/o Narayan Modak, R/o Nunudih Basti, Subaldih, P.O. Patherdih, P.S. Sudamdih, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828119 Kartik Gorai, Aged about 28 years, S/o Prakash Gorai, R/o Hetkandra, P.O. Motinagar, P.S. Sindri, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828120 Vivek Kumar Dubey, Aged about 28 years, S/o Umesh Dubey, R/o Bishnupur, Near Hanuman Mandir, Bishnupur, P.O+P.S: B Polytechnic, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828130. Kumari Sarita Yadav, Aged about 34 years, D/o Suresh Prasad Yadav, R/o: Bholanath Baseria, P.O. Kusunda, P.S. Kenduadih, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828116. 10. 9. 11. Rajesh Kumar, Aged about 39 years, S/o Late Ramdhaar Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No. 20, P.O+P.S: Dhanbad, District Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001 12. Kanchan Kumari, Aged about 28 years, D/o Kesho Prasad, R/o Quarter No.43 Loco Colony, Patherdih, Sabaldih, P.O. Page 1 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB Patherdih, P.S. Sudamdih, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand- 828119. 13. Aman Kumar, Aged about 35 years, S/o Suryamouli Prasad Singh, R/o Jai Prakash Nagar, Ward No. 20, P.O+P.S: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001. 14. Ritesh Kumar, Aged about 42 years, S/o Ram Naresh Singh, R/o Azad Nagar, Ward No.17, P.O: Bhuli, P.S: Bankmore, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828104. 15. Ram Pravesh Kumar, Aged about 30 years, S/o Ram Sagar Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No. 20, P.O+P.S: Dhanbad, District Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001. 16. Sunil Kumar, Aged about 39 years, S/o Chhabila Singh, R/o Baramudi, Ward No. 20, P.O+P.S: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828130. Ranjit Kumar, Aged about 43 years, S/o Gita Singh, R/o Baramudi, P.O.- B Polytechnic, P.S: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828130. 17. 18. Praveen Kumar Pandey, Aged about 34 years, S/o Suresh Pandey, R/o Ward No. 28 Housing Colony, P.O+ P.S: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001 Rakesh Kumar, Aged about 31 years, S/o Bharo Mahto, R/o New Bishnupur, Ward No. 19, P.O. B.Polytechnic, P.S. Bankmore, District Dhanbad, Jharkhand-826001. 19. 20. Ranjit Kumar, Aged about 46 years, S/o Jagdish Singh, R/o Baramudi, Ward No. 20, P.O.- B.Polytechnic, P.S: Dhanbad, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand-828130. 21. Ranjan Kumar Aged about 29 years, S/o Suresh Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No. 20, P.O.,P.S. & District-Dhanbad, Jharkhand ….. …..Appellants Versus 1. 2. 3. 4. The State of Jharkhand The Secretary, Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand, Office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The Director General of Home Guard, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Police Headquarters, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The District Commandant, Home Guard, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. Page 2 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 5. 6. 7. 8. …..Respondents/Respondents The Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S.- Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.-Dhanbad ….. Ajeet Gorai, S/o Guru Pado Gorai, R/o Bhowra, Jahajtand, Jharia, Nayadih P.O. Bhowra, P.S. Jorapokhar, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand Somnath Gorai, S/o Pran Gorai, R/o Hetkandra, Near H.K. Colliery, P.O. Motinagar, P.S. Sindri, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand 9. Manish Kumar Pandey, S/o Mani Shankar Pandey, R/o Nutandih, Koyla Nagar, P.O. BCCL Township, P.S. Saraidhela, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand 10. Vikash Oraon, S/o Tulsi Oraon, R/o Chiragora, P.O., P.S. & 11. District.-Dhanbad, Jharkhand Rishiraj Yadav, S/o Sakaldeo Yadav, R/o Modidih 10 No., P.O. Sijua, P.S. Jogta, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand 12. Seema Kumari, D/o Madho Bauri, R/o Police Line, Hirapur, P.O., P.S.& District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand 13. Neelam Kumari Devi, D/o Balram Sharma, R/o Azad Nagar, Bhuli A - Block, P.O. Bhuli, P.S. Bank More, District: Dhanbad, Jharkhand 14. Deepti Kumari, D/o Tulsi Oraon, R/o Chiragora, P.O., P.S.& 15. District Dhanbad, Jharkhand Sweta Kumari, D/o Shyam Kishun Sharma, R/o Maa Shanti Academy School, Chiragora, P.O.+P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 16. Shyam Sundar Singh, S/o Ganesh Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No.20, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 17. Rajesh Kumar, S/o Mukundev Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No.20, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 18. Annu Kumar, S/o Ashok Kumar Singh, R/o Baramudi, Ward No.20, P.O.- B. Polytechnic, P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 19. Munchun Kumar, S/o Arvind Singh, R/o Bartand, Ward No.20, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 20. Prem Kumar, S/o Manoj Singh, R/o Jai Prakash Nagar, Ward No. 20, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand Page 3 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 21. Rahul Kumar, S/o Shyambabu Singh, R/o Police Line, Ward No.28, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 22. Vikram Kumar, S/o Manoj Kumar, R/o Bartand, Ward No.20, P.O., P.S.& District Dhanbad, Jharkhand 23. Suraj Kumar Yadav, S/o Dashrath Yadav, R/o Jairampur, Ward No.48, P.O. Jeenagora, P.S. Tisra, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand 24. Rahul Kumar, S/o Ajit Kumar, R/o Quarter No. DL- 40, P.O. Domgarh, P.S. Sindri, District- Dhanbad, Jharkhand …… …… Petitioners/Proforma Respondents With L.P.A. 666 of 2025 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Jackie Kumar Rai, S/O Shiva Rai, Aged About 32 years, R/o Near Old Kali Mandir Tetulmuri Basti, Chhotanagari, Sijua Baghmara- cum-Katras, P.O. Sijua, P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828121. Chhotan Kumar Singh, S/O Gautam Singh, Aged About 33 years, R/o Bhisti Para, H.E. School Road, near masjid, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. Deepak Kumar Paswan, S/O Jawahar Paswan, Aged About 33 years, R/o Nandi Dhaura, Nirsa - Cum Chirkunda, P.O. & P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828202. Eklavya Kumar Modi, S/O Jai Kumar Modi, Aged About 30 years, R/o Near Purana Shayam Bazar, Ganduba P.O. Sijua, P.S. Jogta, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828121. Sonu Kumar, S/O Vijay Kumar, Aged About 30 years, R/o (Vikas Nagar Matkuriya) Ward No. 32, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Bankmore, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. 7. 6. Mantosh Sen, S/O Jiten Prasad Sen, Aged About 31 years, R/o Quarter No. A/134, Bhuli A Block, Near Gajab Chowk, Dharjori, Baghmara-cum-Katras P.O. Shramik Nagar, P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828104. Kailash Kumar Mahto, S/O Shakti Pad Mahto, Aged About 36 years, R/o 126 Near Shiv Mandir, Jorapokhar Basti, Uparbandha, P.O. Jamadoba, P.S.Jorapokhar, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828112. Vijay Mahato, S/O Goverdhan Mahato, Aged About 35 years, R/o Near Lal Banglow, Mohal Bani Basti, Kanchanpur, P.O. Bhowra, P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 828302. Biswajit Gorai, S/O Ashwini Gorai, Aged About 30 years, R/o Sundar Nagar, Nirsa - Cum - Chirkunda, P.O. & P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828202. 9. 8. Page 4 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 10. Arvind Kumar Mahto, S/O Amrit Mahto, Aged About 31 years, R/o South Baliahari, P.O. Kusunda, P.S. Kenduadih, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828116. 11. Sunita Kumari, D/O Lalan Pan, Aged About 32 years, R/o RN/31/32, Roharabandh, Hanuman Mandir, Roharabandh Sindri, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 12. Subash Kumar, S/O Chandan Mahto @ Chandan Mahato, Aged About 30 years, R/o Near Kali Mandir Gali, Kumharpatti, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. 13. Rajeev Kumar Rawani, S/O Manik Rawani, Aged Abou 34 years, R/o Near Kali Mandir Lahabani, Dhaiya,ISM, Bhawardaha, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jharkhand 826004. 14. Awdhesh Kumar Gupta, S/O Chhotelal Gupta, Aged About 31 years, R/o Near Kali Mandir, Pandarpala, Bishnupur, P.O. B. Polytechnic, P.S. Bahk More, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828130. 15. Kajal Kumari, D/o Jageshwar Mahto, Aged About 29 years, R/o Near Hari Mandir, J Bhuli Basti, P.O. & P.S. Tihada, Dhanbad. 16. Sanjay Kumar Pasawan, S/O Shayam Bihari Paswan, Aged about 37 years, R/o Near Hanuman Mandir, Patherdih coal washery, Manidi, P.O.& P.S. Patherdih, Dhanbad. 17. Rishi Kant Soren, S/O Sona Ram Soren, Aged About 31years, R/o RML 2 Basti, Ragamati, Near NAC School, P.O. & P.S. Sindhri, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828122. 18. Shankar Kumar Singh, S/O Ramesh Singh, Aged About 31 years, R/o Near football Ground, Bramasia, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad Jharkhand -826001. 19. Ravikant Sharma, S/O Krishnandan Sharma, Aged About, 35 years, R/o Ayodhyanagri, Jamadoba, Near Shiv Mandir, Parasia, P.O. Bhaga, P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828301. 20. Rekha Kumari, D/O Late JagoMahto, Aged About 39 years, R/o Near Manji Talab, Beldar Basti, P.O. & P.S. Patra Kulhi, Dhanbad. 21. Ajit Mishra, S/O Sunil Kumar Mishra, Aged About 30 years, R/o Behind Durga Mandir, Jealgora No. 7. Nichipur, P.O Jealgora, P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828110. 22. Suraj Kumar Dey, S/O Ranjit Dey, Aged About 30 years, R/o 124 Jealgora No. 7, Majniladi Alias Jagidi, Jealgora Dhanbad cum kenduadih-cum-Jagta, P.O& P.S. Jealgora, Dhanbad - 828110. 23. Mukesh Kumar Tanti, S/O Shivnandan Tanti, Aged About 35 years, R/o 96 Nunudih Basti, Near Kali Mandir, Sabaldih, P.O. Patherdih, P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand 828119. Page 5 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 24. Rahul Kumar Singh, S/O Baban Kumar Singh, Aged About 29 years, R/o Near Vikash Bharti Club, Chiragora, Shamshan Road Hirapur, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jharkhand 826001. 25. Suraj Kumar, S/O Anil Singh, Aged About 30 years, R/o New Bishanpur, Ward No. 19, P.O. B. Polytechnic, P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828130. 26. 26. Md. Shahbaz Alam, S/O Md. Siddique, Aged About 35 years, R/o 19 Chhatabad, Kailudih, Near R.K. Motercycle KatrasGarh, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828113. 27. Md. Aftab Alam, S/O Md. Siddique, Aged About 32 years, R/o 19 Chhatabad, Kailudih, Near Masjid Road KatrasGarh, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand -828113. 28. Rubana Rahman, D/o Abdul Rahman Ansari, Aged About 29 years, R/o 134 Chhatabad Kailudih, near main road, chhatabad, P.O. & P.S KatrasGarh, Dhanbad. 29. Md. Saddam Hussain, S/O Md. Furquan Ansari, Aged About 33 years, R/o Near Majid, Chhatabad, Kailudih, Akashkanali, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 30. Reshmi Khatoon, D/O Atikur Rahman, Aged About 31 years, R/o Talda, Sarsa Pahari, Nirsa-Cum-Chirkunda, P.O. & P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad. 31. Akash Kumar Hari S/O Mohan Hari Aged About 30 years, R/o Bhowra Hari Patti, Bhowra, Kanchanpur, P.O. Bhowra & P.S. Joraphokar, Dhanbad Jharkhand -828302. 32. Shivdeo Turi, S/O Jagarnath Turi, Aged About 35 years, R/o House No. 157, Near Mahabir Asthan, Bhaga No. 5, Parasia, P.O. Bhaga, P.S. Jharia, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828301. 33. Karan Kumar Ram, S/O Nathuni Ram, Aged about 32 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Jealgora No. 7, Majniladi Alias Jagidi, Jealgora Dhanbad cum kenduadih cum Jagta, P.O& P.S. Jealgora, Dhanbad - 828110. 34. Anoj Kumar Yadav, S/O Upendra Yadav, Aged About 29 years, R/o Near Mahavir Takies, Digwadih No. 12, Karamgora, P.O. Jealgora, P.S. Govindpur Dhanbad Jharkhand-828110. 35. Arbind Kumar Paswan, S/O Jagdish Paswan, Aged About 31 years, Sawardih, Patherdih, Dubrajpur Dubrajdih, P.O. Patherdih, P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad, R/o Jharkhand-828119. 36. Dharmendra Kumar Yadav, aged about 29 years, S/O Surju Yadav, Jayrampur Colliery, near BCCL Hospital, P.O. & P.S. Tisra, Jagugura, Dhanbad, Jharkhand -828115. Page 6 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 37. Dhanjay Kumar , S/O Shankar Baniya, Aged About 31 years, R/o 34 K, Near Mahavir Asthan, Bhaga No. 5 Parasia, P.O. Bhaga, P.S. Jharia, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828301. Jitendra Kumar, S/O Jaiprakash Singh, Aged About 33 years, R/o Bishanpur, Ward No. 20, P.O. B. Polytechnic, P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad Jharkhand -826001. 38. 39. Niraj Kumar Sonkar, S/O Pyare Kumar Sonkar, Aged About 35 years, R/o House No. 54, Sabji Bagan, Near Shiv Mandir, Gandhi Nagar, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. 40. Vijay Kumar, S/o Ramawtar Gope, Aged About 34 years, R/o Jayrampur Colliery, Near Area Office Suranga, Khasjeena Gora P.O. & P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad Jharkhand 828115. 41. Kishun Kumar, S/O Dashrath Thakur, Aged About 29 years, R/o Babudih, Near Shiv Mandir, Babudih, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Bankmore, Dhanbad Jharkhand 826001. 42. Shoaib Ansari, S/O Sharafat Ansari, Aged About 33 years, R/o Near National School, Shamsher Nagar, P.O. Amtal, P.S. Jharia, Dhanbad Jharkhand -828111. 43. Prakash Kumar, S/o Ghanshyam Pandit, Aged About 30 years, R/o Near Durga Mandir, Panderpala, Kumhartoli, B.Poltechnic, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 44. Santosh Kumar Ray, S/O Vishwanath Ray, Aged about 36 years, R/o Nilanchal Colony, P.O. & P.S. Saraidhela, Dhanbad-828109. Chandan Kumar Jha, S/O Subhash Chandra Jha, Aged About 33 years, R/o, Bhuli Nagar, Ward No. 16, Near Water Tank, A - Block, Bhuli, Dharjori, P.O.&P.S. Bhuli, Dhanbad. 45. 46. Md. Rounaque Ansari, S/O Md. Hashim Ansari, Aged About 30 years, R/o H.No.108, Chhatabad, Kailudih, Dhanbad Nigar Nigam, Katras, Akashkanali, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 47. Abdul Kalam, S/O Abdul Salam, Aged About 30 years, R/o Bhandaridih, Chhatabad, P.O.& P.S. Katrasgarh, Dhanbad. 48. Vikram Kumar, S/O Late Janak Nishad, Aged About 33 years, R/o Near Chandour Talab, Tetulmari, ChandourPahadi, Chhotanagri, P.O. Sijua, P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828121. 49. Akash Kumar Prasad, S/O Anil Kumar Das, Aged About 29 years, R/o 153 Pathardih, Near Polen Hostel Main Colony, Sudamdih, Rajnagar, P.O. Patherdih, P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad, Jharkhand - 828126. Page 7 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 50. Pappu Kumar Saw, S/O Ashok Kumar Saw, Aged About 33 years, R/o Near Post Office Bhowra No. 12, Bhowra, 14 Baghmara Cum Katras, P.O. Bhowra, P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 828302. 51. Sudama Mahto, S/O Ramesh Mahto, Aged about 29 years, R/o H.No.24, Pandarpala, Mahto Tola, Near Panchayat Bhawan, P.O. B. Poltechnic, P.S.Bankmore, Dhanbad. … … … Appellants 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Versus The State of Jharkhand. The Secretary, Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand, Office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The Director General of Home Guard, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Police Headquarters, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The District Commandant, Home Guard, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S.-Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. Rahul Thakur, S/O Manik Thakur, Aged About 31 years, R/o Krishna Nagar, Muncipal Corporation, Ward No. 25, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhokhra, Dhanbad 826005, Rabindra Kumar Mahto, S/O Ganga Mahto, Aged About 30 years, R/o Gandhi Nagar, Sabaji Bagan, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. Anil Kumar Yadav, S/O Bhuneshwar Yadav, Aged About 33 years, R/o Near SarveshwariAsharam, Jaiprakash Nagar P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad Jharkhand - 826001. 10. Sintu Kumar, S/o Kailash Singh, Aged About 30 years, R/o Near ACC Company, ACC Jamadoba Basti, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad Jharkhand -828122. 11. Manoranjan Kumar Paswan, S/O Binda Paswan, Aged About 28 years, R/o North Jealgora No. 3, Near Shiv Mandir, Nichitpur, P.O. Jealgora, P.S. Govindpur, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828110. 12. Uttam Kumar Gupta, S/O Lakhan Kumar Gupta Aged About 43 years, R/o Hari Narayan Colony, Baramasia, Behind Global ITI, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad Jharkhand-826001. 13. Saheb Siddique, S/O Anwar Siddique, Aged About 30 years, R/o 95 Chhatabad, Kailudih, Near Smart Tower, Chhatabad, KatrasGarh, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad Jharkhand-828113. Page 8 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 14. Binay Kumar Yadav, S/OSanjay Kumar Yadav, Aged About 29 Years,R/o Sarweshwari Aashram Jay Prakash Nagar, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 15. Binod Kumar Singh, S/O Madan Singh, Aged About 33 years, R/o SRT 80, ACC Colony, P.O.& P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 16. Md. Istekar Ahmed, S/O Md. Siddique Ansari, Aged about 30 years, R/O, near AmitabGali, Chhatabad, Kailudih, Akashkanali, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 17. Vijay Kumar Rajak, S/O Sukhdeo Prasad Rajak, Aged About 31 years, R/o Sabji Bagan Road, Gandhi Nagar, P.O. Dhanbad, P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 18. Mala Kumari, D/O Yudhisthir Mahto, Aged About 36 years, R/o Jorapokhar, Purnadih Basti, P.O. & P.S. Kalmegha, Dhanbad. …..Respondents ….. With L.P.A. 677 of 2025 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 1. 2. 3. Soni Singh, W/o Chandan Kumar Singh, Aged About 32 years, R/o Village Gyarkund, Chanch Pottery, Chirkunda, P.O. & P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Jitendra Kumar, S/o Janeshwar Singh, Aged about 28 years, R/o Nirsa Uttar, Vidyasagar Colony, Nirsa, P.Ο. & P.S. Nirsa, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Akhilesh Kumar, S/o Ram Prasad Singh, Aged about 34 years, R/o Village Kumar Dhubhi, Kalimati, P.O. Kumardhubhi, P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Vikash Kumar Gupta, S/o Shiv Prasad Gupta, Aged About 30 years, R/o House No. 99, Bastacola, Sonar Basti, Indira Chowk, Dhansar, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Jay Prakash Kumar, S/o Umesh Singh, Aged about 31 years, R/o Village Gyarkund, P.O. KumarDhubhi, P.S. Chirkundi, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Nandini Pramanik, D/o Nimai Chandra Pramanik, Aged About 28 years, R/o Jograd, Kumardhubhi, Villag Gyarkund, P.O. & P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanba Jharkhand. …..Appellant ….. Versus The State of Jharkhand The Secretary, Department Jharkhand, Office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The Director General of Home Guard, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Police Headquarters, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. Page 9 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. The District Commandant, Home Guard, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S.-Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. Arjun Kumar Gope, S/o Mohan Gope, Aged About 30 Years, R/o Bhowra No. 12, Bhagmara, Jora Pokhar, P.O. Bhowra, P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. Anup Kumar, S/o Mohan Singh, Aged About 28 Year R/o Near Club, Bhowra Nagar, P.O. Bhowra, P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand ...Respondents/ Respondents ….. …..Respondents With L.P.A. 667 of 2025 Poonam Kumari, D/o Sant Mahato, age about 32 years, R/o Kali Garh Basti, Boragarh, Near Shiv Mandir, Amtal, P.O. & P.S. Jharia, Dhanbad. Basanti Devi, W/o Late Dinesh Kumar Mahato, age about 36 year, R/o Chhattand, Near Shiov Mandir, Phuphuadi, P.O. & P.S. Saraidhela, Dhanbad. Shaheen Parween, D/o Md. Rafique Khan, age about 29 years, R/o New Islampur, Near Modern English Academy, Pandarpalal, Bishunpur, P.O. & P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. Babita Kumari, W/o Madan Kumar Mahato, age about 38 year, R/o Paterdih, Garghabad, P.O. & P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad Nandni Kumari, D/o Nandlal Chouhan, age about 29 years, R/o Patra Kulhi Chouhan Basti, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. Lalita Kumari, D/o Lalan Rajak, age about 36 years, R/o Near Kali Mandir, Kapuria, Jogta P.O. & P.S. Bhelatand Basti, Dhanbad. Pramila Kumari, D/o Govardhan Mahato, age bout 31 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Lower Dungi Basti, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. Kavita Kumari D/o Lakshman Mahato, age about 31 years, R/o Maniatand, Near Jharkhand Office, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. Pinky Kumari @Pinki Kumari, W/o Mahabir Mahato, age about 29 years, R/o Nunudih Basti pathaldih, Sudamdih, P.O. & P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad. 10. Lilawati Kumari, D/o Sitaram Mahto age about 36 years, R/o Lower Dumri Basti, P.O. & P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad. Page 10 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 11. Urmila Mahato, W/o Hiran Mahto, age about 37 years, R/o Upper Dungri Basti, Near Shiv Mandir, Kainregha, P.O. & P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad. 12. Chunnu Khatoon, D/o Idrish Ansari, age about 32 years, R/o Salimar Jailgora, Near St. Xaviers School, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad 13. Monu Khatoon, D/o Idrish Ansari, age about 32 years, R/o Salimar Jailgora, Near St. Xaviers School, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 14. Anita Kumari @ Anita Devi, W/o Prakash Chandra Mahto, age about 43 years, R/o House No. 135/49, Bank Colony, Kumhar Patti, Manaitand, Near Hanumar Mandir, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 15. Savitri Devi, W/o Suresh Mahato, age about 33 year R/o South Balihari Basti, Kusunda, P.O. & P.S. Put Dhanbad. 16. Baby Kumari Mahto, D/o Hiralal Mahto, age about 28 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir Chhattand, P.O. & P.S. Saraidhela, Dhanbad. 17. Tumpa Devi, W/o Raju Kumar Mahato, age about 31 years R/o Kachhi Balihari 10 no., Kusunda, P.O. & P.S. Putki, Dhanbad. 18. Seema Kumari, D/o Lakhan Mahto, age about 31 year, Maniatand, Near Jharkhand Office, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 19. Dolly Parween, W/o Md. Sakib Ansari, age about 36 Years, R/o Azad Nagar, Near Aman Society, Gate No. 1, Bhuli Darjopri, P.O. & P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. 20. Geeta Kumari, D/o Khushan Mahato, age about 28 year, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, P.O. & P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad. 21. Sony Kumari, W/o Umesh Mahto, age about 30 years, R/o Bhuli Basti, Barwatola, Dharjori, P.O. Bhulinagar, P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. 22. Sanju Kumari, W/o Bablu Kumar Mahato, age about 31 years, R/o Bhuli Basti, Barwatola, Dharjori, P.O. Bhulinagar, P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. 23. Dewanti Kumari, D/o Late Kali Charan Mahato, age about 28 years, Bhuli Basti, Barwatola, Dharjori, P.O. Bhulinagar, P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. ….. Appellant ….. Versus 1. 2. 3. The State of Jharkhand. The Secretary, Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand, Office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The Director General of Home Guard, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Police Headquarters, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. Page 11 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 4. 5. 6. 7. The District Commandant, Home Guard, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S.-Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O. & P Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. Pushpa Kumari, D/o Shiv Kumar Saw, age about 31 year, R/o Ekra, P.O. & P.S. Bansjora Loyabad, Dhanbad. Laxmi Kumari, D/o Fagu Mahto, age about 28 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Bansjora Basti, P.O. & P.S. Bansjora Loyabad, Dhanbad. Chandni Kumari, D/o Ramanand Thakur, age about 34 years, R/o Gandhi Road, Near Shewa Medical, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 10. Shanti Devi, W/o Late Anurodh Bhuyan, age about 33 years, R/o Near Area Office Jayrampur Area No. 02, P.O. & P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad. 9. 8. 11. Asha Mahato, D/o Manbhul Mahato, age about 29 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, P.O. & P.S. Madandih Basjora, Loyabad, Dhanbad. 12. Rekha Kumari, W/o Birendra Mahto, age about 33 years, R/o H.No 43, Pandarpala, Mahto Tola, Bishunpur, P.O. & P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. 13. Kiran Kumari, D/o Manoranjan Vishwakarma, age about 31 years, R/o Lohar Basti, Rangamati, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 14. Madhu Kumari, D/o Suresh Mahto, age about 32 years, R/o Near Tata, Jora Pokhar Basti, Jama Duba, P.O. & P.S. Jorapokhar, Dhanbad. 15. Sweety Kumari@ Sweety Devi, age about 28 years, Jorapokhar Basti, Near Tata Project Office, Kalmegha, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad 16. Neelam Kumari Tudu, D/o Yudihtir Tudu, age about 28years, R/o Sindri Nimtand Basti, Domgarh, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 17. Deepa Kumari, D/o Arun Kumar Keshari, age about 30 Years, R/o 412 Sindri Road, Near Mahabir Takij, Digwadih No. 12, Jealgora P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 18. Meera Kumar@Mira Kumari, D/o Late Gobardhan Mahto, W/o Raj Narayan Kissan, age about 32 years, R/o Paterdih, Garghabad, P.O. & P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad. 19. Babita Kumari, D/o Upendra Kandu, age about 31 Years, R/o Near Central Store, Ekra Bansjora, Loyabad, P.O. & P.S. Bansjora, Dhanbad. Page 12 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 20. Arti Kumari, W/o Rohit Kumar Chouhan, age about 33 years, R/o Patra Kulhi, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 21. Reema Kumari, D/o Bindheshwar Mahto, age about 29 year, R/o Patra Kulhi, P.O. & P.S. Sudamdih, Dhanbad. 22. Aorni Kumari, D/o Lata Manga Ram Modi, age about 33 years, R/o Bhuli Basti Bhuli Nagar, P.O. & P.S. Bank More, Dhanbad. 23. Ranjeeta Kumari, D/o Om Prakash Mandal, age about 31 years, R/o Gandhi Road, Haldi Patti, P.O. & P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. ….. …..Respondents with L.P.A. 674 of 2025 1. Nayan Bauri, S/o Dukha Bauri, age about 35 years, R/o House No. 55, Near Durga Mandir, Majhiladi, P.O. Bhulan, Barari, P.S. Jora Pokhar Dhanbad. 3. 4. 5. 2. Maheshwar Kumar Mahto, S/o Jagdish Mahto, age about 29 years, R/o Dumaria Tand Basti, Kurmidi P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. Sunny Kumar Yadav, S/o Nandlal Yadav, age about 31 years, R/o Near Purana Petrol Pump, Godhar Hajara Basti, Kusunda, Kenduadih P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. Badal Gope, S/o Shyam Gope, age about 29 years, R/o Godhar No. 15, Kusunda, Kendua Dih, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. Rohit Kumar Tanti, S/o Mahendra Prasad, age about 30 years, R/o Dumari No.3, Near Shiv Mandir, Kalmegha, P.O. & P.S. Jora pokhar, Dhanbad. Rupesh Kumar Singh, S/o Phuleshwar Singh, age about 33 years, R/o Thakur Kulhi Dhaiya, Bhawardaha P.O.& P.S. Naga Nagar, Dhanbad. Dipchand Murmu, S/o Vakil Murmu, age about 28 years, R/o Poonag Nagar, P.O. & P.S. Barwada, Dhanbad. Sanjeet Kumar Bauri, S/o Fakira Bauri, age about 28 years, R/o 199, Near Raksha Kali Mandir, Lodhna, P.O. & P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad. Vimal Kumar Mahato, S/o Gopal Mahato, age about 28 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Upar Dungri Basti, P.O.&P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 7. 6. 8. 9. 10. Alok Kumar Mishra,S/o Vinod Kumar Mishra age about 31 years, R/o Quarter No. IM 105152 Sindri, Baliapur P.O.& P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. Page 13 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 11. Akash Kumar Mahto, S/o Tulsi Mahto Palsi Mahato, age about 32 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Upar Dungri Basti, P.O.& P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 12. Shiv Kumar Mahato, S/o Dheran Mahto, age about 30 Years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Lower Dungri Basti, Kalmegha P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 13. Arbind Kumar Ray, S/o Raj Kishore Ray, age about 33 years, R/o Near Hanuman Mandir, Baromurhi B, Polytechnic, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 14. Chandan Ravidas, S/o Ganesh Ravidas, age about 29 years, R/o Baraee No. 1, Jharia Shisu, Balvidhlay, Kurmidi, P.O.&P.S.Kurmidi, Dhanbad. 15. Ravindra Kumar Yadav, S/o Kamal Yadav, age about 27 years, R/o Jora Phatak, P.O.&P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 16. Ram Raj Yadav, S/o Rajbali Yadav, age about 31 year, R/o Near Tata DAV School, Dumri no. 03, Kalmegha, P.O.& P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 17. Binod Kumar Yadav, S/o Satyanarayan Yadav, age about 28 years, R/o Thathera Mohalla, Chirkunda, Nirsa-cum- Chirkunda, P.O. & P.S. Nirsa Dhanbad
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18. Ekramul Ansari, S/o Md. Abash Miah, age about 31 years, R/o Sri Nagar, Putki, Kusunda P.O.&P.S. Putki, Dhanbad. 19. Suraj Rajwar, S/o Chhotelal Rajwar, age about 33 years, R/o No. 2 Thana Katra, Lakarka, P.O.&P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 20. Suraj Kumar Mahato@ Suraj Kumar Mahto, S/o Late Mathura Mahato, age about 29 years, R/o South Balihari Basti, P.O.&P.S. Kusunda Putki, Dhanbad. 21. Satrughan Kumar Pasi, S/o Bhukhal Pasi, age about 28 years, R/o Near Old BCCL Hospital, Jealgora, Lakargola Basti, P.O. & P.S. Jealgora Basti, Dhanbad. 22. Anand Kumar @ Aanand Kumar, S/o Ambika Yadav, age about 32 years, R/o Loyaba No. 07, Bansjora P.O. & P.S. Loyabad, Dhanbad. 23. Dilip Kumar, S/o Shyam Sundar Mandal, age about 29 years, R/o Khumar Patti, P.O.& P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 24. Deepak Kumar, S/o Bahadur Singh, age about 30 years, R/o Kumardhubi Nichu, Dhoura, Mahabir Stham, P.O.&P.S. Chirkunda, Dhanbad. 25. Ravikant, S/o Bhagwan Singh, age about 37 years, R/o Cooperative Colony, Near Bharat Mata Kalyan Mandep, Jitpur, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar Dhanbad. Page 14 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 26. Ranjeet Kumar Thakur, S/o Mahaveer Thakur, age about 32 years, R/o Nilanchal Colony, P.O.& P.S. Saraidhela, P.O. & P.S. Saraidhela, Dhanbad. 27. Rikesh Kumar, S/o Late Ram Jee Rajak, age about 32 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, DGMS Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 28. Rahul Kumar, S/o Rajendra Rawani, age about 31 years, R/o Gandhi Nagar Sabji Bagan, P.O.&P.S. Dhansar, Dhanbad. 29. Nagendra Prajapati, S/o Vijay Shankar Prajapati, age about 28 years, R/o Bhowra No. 13, Bhowra Ground, P.O.&P.S. Sudandi, Dhanbad. 30. Suraj Kumar Thakur, S/o Shankar Thakur, age about 32 years, R/o IM Type, 1063/64, Rangamati, P.O.&P.S. Sindri Baliyapur, Dhanbad. 31. Mukesh Kumar Saroj, S/o Gorai Pasi, age about 30 years, R/o Bhaga No. 16, P.O. Bhaga, P.S. Jhariya, Dist-Dhanbad. 32. Yogendra Kumar, S/o Nageshwar Mahato, age about 32 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Gondudih, Kendua Dih, P.O. & P.S. Kusunda, Dhanbad. 33. Niranjan Kumar, S/o Prameshwar Mali, age about 33 years, R/o Near Tata Officer Colony, Mahto Basti, Karmagorah, P.O.&P.S. Digwadih, Dhanbad. 34. Prasanjeet Kumar, S/o Gour Kumhar, age about 30 Years, R/o Near Kali Mandir, Madhuban Kumar, Basti, Lodna, P.O. & P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad. 35. Vishal Tiwari, S/o Gorakh Nath Tiwari, age about 31 years, R/o Barari No. 01 P.O.& P.S Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 36. Nausad Mian, S/o Babujan Mian, age about 28 years, R/o Loyabad 5, No. Near Mobile Tower, Bansjora, P.O. & P.S. Bagmara Katras, Dhanbad. 37. Manmohan Kumar Yadav, S/o Kailash Yadav, age about 31 years, R/o Qrtr No. A/310, A Block Bhuli, P.O.&P.S. Bhuli, Dhanbad. 38. Sonu Kumar, S/o Ram Padarath Singh, age about 31 years, R/o Bishunpur, Dhanbad. P.O.&P.S. Bishanpura, 39. Raushan Kumar, S/o Devendra Singh, age about 29 years, R/o Ward No. 20, P.O.&P.S. Bartand, Dhanbad. 40. Mantu Kumar, S/o Jitendra Singh, age about 31 years, R/o Near BCCL Canteen, Angarpathra, Akashkanali, Katrasgarh, P.O.& P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. Page 15 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 41. Md. Arif Malik, S/o Md. Jamil Ashruff, age about 29 Years, R/o Dighwadih No. 10, BCCL New Colony, P.O. Jelgora P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 42. Santosh Kumar Gupta, S/o Durga Prasad Saw, age about 32 years, R/o House No. 25A, Near Shiv Mandir, Bhaga 5 No Mahavir Sthan P.O. & P.S. Jhariya, Dhanbad. 43. Abhishek Kumar Singh, S/o Sakal Deo Prasad Singh, Age About 30 years R/o Barare No. 1, Khilan Dorah, Parbatpur, P.O.&P.S. Bhulan Barari, Dhanbad. 44. Vikash Kumar Paswan, S/o Jagarnath Dusadh, Age about 28 years, R/o Bhaga No 16, Near Pani Tanki, Parsiya, P.O.&P.S. Jhariya, Dhanbad. 45. Suraj Sharma, S/o Kisun Sharma, age about 31 years, R/o Near Krishna Mandir, Budhi Bandh, Kurmidi, P.O. Bhulan Barari, P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 46. Laxman Yadav, S/o Hareram Yadav, age about 31 years, R/o 47. Near Supervisor Flats, Digwadih No. 12 Manjhi Basti. Karmagora, P.O. Jelgora, P.S. Jorapokhar Dhanbad. … … Appellants Versus 1. The State of Jharkhand 2. The Secretary, Department of Home, Govt. of Jharkhand, Office at Project Bhawan, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The Director General of Home Guard, Government of Jharkhand, Office at Police Headquarters, P.O. & P.S. Dhurwa, Dist.- Ranchi. The District Commandant, Home Guard, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Superintendent of Police, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S.-Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. The Deputy Commissioner, Dhanbad, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dist.- Dhanbad. Azad Choudhri, S/o Vikarm Choudhari, age about 29 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Jealgora No. 7, P.O. & P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. Ram Kumar, S/o Ramavtar Gope, age about 32 years, R/o Near Area Office, Jayrampur Colliery, Jagugura, P.O. Khasjinagora, P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad. Bipin Lal Saw, S/o Brij Lal Saw, age about 32 years, R/o CT-114, Domgarh, Domgarh, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. Respondents/ Respondents … ... 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Page 16 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 10. Rajesh Kumar Mahto, S/o Late Rohan Mahto, Age About 35 years, R/o Amdih, Dhobni Lalpur Putki P.O.-Dhanbad, P.S.- Putki, Dhanbad. 11. Vijay Kumar, S/o Ram Chandra Mahato, age about 33 year, R/o Near Hanuman Chowk, P.O.&P.S. Bhuli basti, Bhuli Nagar, Bank More, Dhanbad. 12. Kanhaiya Kumar, S/o Mahendra Ram, age about 28 Years, R/o Lodhna No. 04, Dhari Patti, Lodhna, Madhuban, P.O.&P.S. Tisra, Dhanbad. 13. Munna Prasad S/o Ram Pujan Prasad, age about 28 years, R/o Near Shiv Mandir, Domgarh Tina Set, P.O.& P.S. Domgarh Sindri, Dhanbad. 14. Md. Muslim, S/o Noor Mohammad, age about 25 years, R/o Near Gousiya Masjid, Dighwadih no. 10, Jelgora P.O. Jelgora P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 15. Vicky Kumar Mahato, S/o Mathura Mahato, age about 24 years, R/o Bhelatand Basti, Near Kali Mandir, P.O.&P.S. Belatanr, Dhanbad. 16. Prashant Kumar, S/o Sri Govinda Mahato, age about 31 years, R/o Kankani Basti, Bansjora, Sital Mandir, Р.О. & P.S. Loyabad, Dhanbad. 17. Saroj Kumar Marandi, S/o Tarachand Marandi, age about 32 years, R/o Ranga Mati, Rangamatitola, Sidhatand, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Baliyapur, Dhanbad. 18. Tuntun Kumar Yadav, S/o Krishan Yadav, age about 29 years, R/o House No. 99, Near Purana Hospital, P.O.&P.S. Jealgora No. 7, Majhiladi alias Jagidi, P.O. Jelgora P.S. Jora Pokhar, Dhanbad. 19. Ashish Kumar Yadav, S/o Manoj Yadav, age about 31 years, R/o Near Hanuman Mandir, Police Line Gwala Para Hirapur, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 20. Sadik Mia, S/o Sarif Mia, age about 29 years, R/o Near Office Aream Sendra No. 3, Bansjora, P.O.& P.S. Bastakola, Loyabad, Dhanbad. 21. Bhanu Pratap Srivastava, S/o Ashok Srivastav, age about 29 years, R/o Near Hanuma Mandir, Teli Para, Hirapur, P.O.& P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 22. Akash Kumar Yadav, S/o Late Ramjanam Yadav, age about 31 Years, R/o Police Line Gwala Para, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 23. Navjeet Prasad Gupta, S/o Ram Pukar Prasad Gupta, age about 32 years, R/o Near Black Diamond Apartment, Baramuri, P.O B. Polytechnic, P.O. P.S. Dhanbad, District- Dhanbad. Page 17 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB 24. Ranjeet Kumar, S/o Atyendra Prasad, age about 28 years, R/o Near Hanuman Mandir, Vikash Nagar, P.O. & P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 25. Ashish Kumar Rawani, S/o Vishwanath Prasad Rawani, age about 35 years, R/o Near Hanuman Mandir, Vikash Nagar, P.O. & P.S. Katras Road, Dhanbad. 26. Rakesh Kumar Sharma, S/o Birsen, Sharma, age about 30 years; R/o S.P. M College, Dumgarh, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 27. Raman Kumar Panda, S/o Sudhir Panda, age about 29 years, R/o Gate No. 2, Near CMRI, Krishna Nagar, Ward No. 25. P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 28. Rahul Panda, S/o Sudhir Panda, age about 28 years, R/o Gate No. 2, Near CMRI, Krishna Nagar, Ward No. 25, P.O. & P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 29. Md. Amir Hussain, S/o Md Imamul Hussain, age about 28 years, R/o Thana More Near Daimand Club, P.O.&P.S. Jharia, Dhanbad. 30. Ganesh Kumar Gope, S/o Ravi Gope, age about 30 years, R/o Rajbari Road, Katras Bazar, Katras Bazar, P.O.& P.S. Katras, Dhanbad. 31. Mithu Hembram, S/o Rabilal Hembrom, age about 28 years, R/o Nag Nagar Bhelatand, P.O. & P.S. Barwadda, Dhanbad. 32. Nitish Kumar Paswan, S/o Bindheswar Paswan, age about 30 years, R/o New colony Bajrang Nagar, Near Mining School, Parasia, P.O.&P.S. Dhanbad, Dhanbad. 33. Sagar Kumar Thakur, S/o Sunil Kumar Thakur, age about 28 years, R/o DB-35, Domgarh, Domgarh, P.O. & P.S. Sindri, Dhanbad. 34. Vikash Kumar Mahato, S/o - Basudev Mahato, Age-About 30 years (now), R/o- Kachhi Balihari, P.O+P-S-Kusunda, Dist-Dhanbad ….. …..Respondents --------- CORAM: HON’BLE THE CHIEF JUSTICE HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RAJESH SHANKAR For the Petitioners: For the State: 02/Dated: 16.12.2025 --------- Mr. Amitesh Kr. Geasen, Advocate Mr. Anuj Kr. Trivedi, Advocate Ms. Soniya Hansda, Advocate Mr. Piyush Chitresh, A.C. to A.G. --------- 1. Since the common questions of law and fact arise in all these appeals, therefore, they are taken up together for Page 18 of 19 2025:JHHC:37696-DB consideration and are being disposed of by a common judgment 2. It is fairly conceded by the learned counsel for the appellants that the issues involved in these appeals are no longer res integra in view of the judgment rendered by this Bench in LPA No. 676 of 2025, title Sangita Murmu and others. V. State of Jharkhand and others. 3. For the reasons stated in the said appeals which shall be read mutatis mutandis in these appeals, these appeals are ordered to be dismissed leaving the parties to bear the costs. (Tarlok Singh Chauhan, C.J.) (Rajesh Shankar, J.) NAFR 16.12.2025 Sharda/MM Cp.02 Uploaded on 18/12/2025 Page 19 of 19