Patna High Court
Md. Zahid @ JahidversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Summary
The petitioner, Md. Zahid, was charged under Sections 317(4) and 178 of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and Sections 25(1‑b)a, 26 and 35 of the Arms Act after a police raid at Jokihat, Araria, where a pistol, cartridges and cash were recovered. The investigation relied on technical and CCTV analysis that identified Zahid and a co‑accused, Rozid, and led to their arrest and seizure of the weapons. Zahid filed a petition seeking regular bail, which was opposed by the Additional Public Prosecutor on the ground that the offences are non‑bailable. The court examined the nature of the offences, the evidence obtained, and the statutory provisions governing bail for such offences. The order does not explicitly state the final decision on the bail application.
Issues considered
- Whether the offences alleged against the petitioner under the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act and the Arms Act are bailable or non‑bailable.
- Whether the evidence obtained through technical and CCTV analysis justifies denial of bail.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act — s. 25(1‑b)a, 26, 35
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act — s. 178, 317(4)
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act
- technical evidence
- CCTV analysis
- police raid
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.25418 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-339 Year-2025 Thana- JOKIHAT District- Araria
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Md. Zahid @ Jahid S/O Haseeb @ Hasib Resident Of Village- Matiyari Ward
No. 13, Police Station- Jokihat, District- Araria
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Mukesh Kumar Rana, Adv.
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Md. Mushtaque Alam, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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