Patna High Court

MD. Sanjim Ansari @ Md. SajimversusThe State of Bihar

Decided: 16 March 2026
Disposal: DISMISSED
Bench: SANDEEP KUMAR

Holding

The court held that bail could not be granted in the present circumstances.

Summary

The petitioner, MD Sanjim Ansari, was arrested in connection with a case registered under the NDPS Act for alleged possession of 10.44 grams of brown sugar. He has been in custody since 31 October 2025 and filed an application for regular bail. The court considered the quantum of the seized narcotic and the seriousness of the offences under sections 8(c), 21(b) and 22 of the NDPS Act. The judge was not persuaded that the small quantity warranted bail and therefore rejected the bail application. The court indicated that the petitioner could reapply for bail if the trial is unduly delayed.

Issues considered

Whether the petitioner is entitled to regular bail under the NDPS Act for possession of 10.44 grams of brown sugar
Whether the quantity of narcotic seized justifies the grant of bail

Legislation cited

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act — s. 21(b), 22, 8(c)

Subjects

bail
NDPS Act
drug possession
regular bail
criminal procedure

Judgment

                      IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
                              CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.15603 of 2026
                      Arising Out of PS. Case No.-209 Year-2025 Thana- Babarganj District- Bhagalpur
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                  MD. Sanjim Ansari @ Md. Sajim S/o Md. Maksud Ansari @ Maksood Ansari
                  R/o Vill- Bansipur, PS- Baunsi, District- Banka
                                                                           ... ... Petitioner
                                                      Versus
                  The State of Bihar                               ... ... Opposite Party
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                  Appearance :
                  For the Petitioner     :         Mr. Rajive Ranjan Singh, advocate
                  For the Opposite Party :         Mr. Raj Kishor Singh, APP
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                  CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
                                        ORAL ORDER

2    16-03-2026                    Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned

                    APP for the State.

                                   2.        This application for grant of regular bail arises

                    out of Babarganj P.S. Case No.209 of 2025 registered for the

                    offence punishable under sections 8(c), 21(b), 22 of the N.D.P.S.

                    Act.

                                   3.        About 10.44 gram of brown sugar has been

                    recovered from the possession of the petitioner. He is in custody

                    since 31.10.2025.

                                   4.        Considering the quantum of recovery of brown

                    sugar, which is alleged to have been recovered from the petitioner,

                    I am not inclined to grant the petitioner privilege of regular bail.

                    Accordingly, this bail application is rejected for the present. If the

                    trial is delayed by the prosecution, the petitioner may renew his

                    prayer for bail.

                                                                (Sandeep Kumar, J)
pawan/-
U       T

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