Patna High Court
Shashi Kumar RamversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Bail was denied to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Shashi Kumar Ram, was arrested for allegedly manufacturing adulterated petrol and financing the illicit operation. He applied for bail, citing his custody since 29‑12‑2025. The charges include multiple offences under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, the Explosive Substance Act, and the EC Act. The court examined the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner’s role as a financier. Considering the gravity of the allegations, the judge declined to grant bail, directing that the petitioner may re‑apply if the trial is delayed by the prosecution.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner charged with offences under the B.N.S., 2023, the Explosive Substance Act and the EC Act.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023 — s. 111, 287, 303(2), 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 318(4)
Subjects
- bail
- adulterated petrol
- financing illicit business
- criminal procedure
- explosive substances
- EC Act
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.15620 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-523 Year-2025 Thana- RAMGARHWA District- East
Champaran
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Shashi Kumar Ram Son of Chini Ram Resident of Village - Ahirwa Tola,
P.S.- Raxaul, District - East Champaran.
... ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner : Mr. Prateek Tandon, Advocate
For the State : Mr. Shyam Kumar 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. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Ramgarhwa P.S. Case No.523 of 2025 registered for the offence
under sections 111, 303(2), 287, 317(2), 317(4), 317(5), 318(4)
of the B.N.S., 2023, under section 3/4 of the Explosive
substance Act and under section 7 of the E.C. Act.
3. The petitioner and others were found
manufacturing adulterated petrol. He is in custody since
29.12.2025.
4. During investigation, it has come that the
petitioner is the financer behind the illicit business of
manufacturing adulterated petrol.
5. Considering the aforesaid facts, I am not
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inclined to grant bail to the petitioner. 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/-
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