Patna High Court
Rajesh KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018, the petitioner is legally bound to cooperate with the investigation and trial, and the petition was dismissed.
Summary
The petitioner, Rajesh Kumar, was charged under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 in connection with a case registered by Ara Rail Police Station (Case No. 57 of 2026). He filed a petition seeking relief, arguing that the investigation and the demand for his cooperation were unlawful. The State opposed, contending that the statutory provisions required his cooperation for the investigation and trial. The Court examined the language of Section 30(a) and relevant procedural provisions, including Section 103 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances (BNSS) Act, and found no infirmity in the demand for cooperation. Consequently, the Court ordered the petitioner to cooperate with the investigation and dismissed the petition.
Issues considered
- What is the scope of Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Act, 2018 regarding a suspect's obligation to cooperate with investigation?
- Does the demand for cooperation violate any procedural safeguards under the Indian Constitution or the BNSS Act?
- Is the petition seeking relief from the cooperation order maintainable?
Legislation cited
Subjects
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act
- Section 30(a)
- investigation cooperation
- criminal procedure
- petition dismissed
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.25171 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-57 Year-2026 Thana- ARA RAIL P.S. District- Bhojpur
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Rajesh Kumar S/o Suryadeo Prasad @ Suryadeo Yadav Resident of Village-
Daulatpur, P.S.- Bihta, District- Patna
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Satish Chandra, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Sucheta Yadav, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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