Patna High Court
Chandan KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The court denied bail, holding that the magnitude of the narcotic seizure precludes granting regular bail.
Summary
The petitioner, Chandan Kumar, was arrested after 32.250 kg of ganja was recovered from a bus beneath his seat. He applied for regular bail, claiming false implication, no prior criminal record, and willingness to cooperate with the trial. The prosecution opposed bail, emphasizing the large quantity of narcotics involved. The court considered the seriousness of the offence under the NDPS Act and the substantial seizure. Concluding that the circumstances did not merit bail, the court dismissed the bail application.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to an accused in an NDPS case involving a large quantity of narcotics
- Whether the petitioner’s claim of false implication and lack of antecedents warrants bail
Legislation cited
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act — s. 20(b)(ii)(c), 27(A), 8(c)
Subjects
- bail
- NDPS Act
- narcotics seizure
- criminal procedure
- large quantity offence
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.21871 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-62 Year-2026 Thana- SASARAM NAGAR District- Rohtas
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Chandan Kumar Son of Manoj Sah R/o Village - Rupi, P.S. - Barhari in the
district of Rohtas.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr.Sunil Kumar, Advocate
Mr.Ranjeet Kumar, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr.Md. Matloob Rab, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 07-04-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in connection with
Sasaram (Town) P.S. Case No. 62/2026 registered for the
offences punishable under Sections 8(c), 20(b)(ii)(c), 27(A) of
N.D.P.S. Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, 32.250 kg of ganja was
recovered from a bus, below the seat of the petitioner.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that
petitioner has falsely been implicated in the case. Learned
counsel further submits that he has no criminal antecedent and
he is in custody since 27.01.2026. The petitioner undertakes to
co-operate in the case/ trial.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.21871 of 2026(2) dt.07-04-2026
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5. Learned APP for the State has opposed the prayer
for regular bail of the petitioner.
6. Considering the huge recovery of ganja from the
petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant bail to the
petitioner.
7. Accordingly, this application stands dismissed.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
tusharika/-
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