Patna High Court
Niraj Kumar Ram @ Niraj Kumar ChamarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that bail could not be granted in view of the substantial quantity of narcotics recovered and the seriousness of the offence.
Summary
The petitioner, Niraj Kumar Ram, was arrested on 21 September 2024 in connection with a case registered under Jogbani Police Station (Case No. 192 of 2024) for alleged contravention of Section 20(B)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act. The police recovered 114.5 kg of ganja, leading to the filing of a regular bail application. The petitioner’s first bail application was dismissed on 19 February 2025, and a second attempt was made before this Court on 30 April 2026. The Court examined the magnitude of the drug seizure and the seriousness of the offence, finding no sufficient ground to grant bail. Consequently, the Court upheld its earlier order, rejected the second bail application, and directed the trial court to expedite the trial.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to a person accused under Section 20(B)(ii)(c) of the NDPS Act involving a large quantity of narcotics.
Legislation cited
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — s. 20(B)(ii)(c)
Subjects
- bail
- NDPS Act
- drug trafficking
- large quantity seizure
- trial expeditious
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.19860 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-192 Year-2024 Thana- JOGBANI District- Araria
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Niraj Kumar Ram @ Niraj Kumar Chamar son of Jata Ram Resident Of
Village- Kushmaha, Ward no. 01, Ps- Jogbani, Dist- Araria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Vijay Kishore Bharti
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Kumar Ranjit Ranjan
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 30-04-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the
learned APP for the State.
2. This is the 2nd attempt of the petitioner seeking bail
in connection with Jogbani P.S. Case No. 192 of 2024 registered
for the offence punishable under Sections 20(B)(ii)(c) of the
NDPS Act.
3. Earlier the bail application of the petitioner was
rejected on 19.02.2025 in Cr. Misc. No. 9320 of 2025 which
reads as follows:-
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner
and learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection
with Jogbani P.S. Case No. 192 of 2024 registered for the
offence punishable under Sections 20(B)(ii)(c) of the
NDPS Act.
3. There is recovery of 114.500 K.g. of
Ganja.
4. The petitioner is in jail since 21.09.2024.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.19860 of 2026(2) dt.30-04-2026
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5. Considering the huge recovery, this
application is dismissed.
4. This Court finds no ground to review its earlier
order. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
rejected. The Court below is directed to expedite the trial.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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