Patna High Court
MD. TAJversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ANSUL
Holding
The Court granted bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Md. Taj, was arrested in connection with a bag containing two mobile phones, 240 grams of ganja, data cables, intoxicating tablets and his Aadhar card, which was intended for a person named Ayush Kumar. He was charged under Section 188 of the IPC, Section 45(12) of the Prisoner Act and Section 22(a) of the NDPS Act. The petitioner argued that he was not a relative of Ayush Kumar, was not caught handing over the contraband, and had no prior criminal record, having been in custody since 14‑02‑2026. The State opposed bail. The Court, noting the petitioner’s lack of direct involvement and clean antecedent, decided to grant bail on a bond of Rs.10,000 with two sureties, emphasizing that the order was only prima facie for the bail application and would not affect the trial. Consequently, the petitioner was released on bail pending further proceedings.
Issues considered
- Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner under the charges of Section 188 IPC, Section 45(12) Prisoner Act and Section 22(a) NDPS Act.
- Whether the petitioner’s lack of direct participation in the alleged contraband transfer and absence of prior criminal record justify bail.
Legislation cited
- Indian Penal Code — s. 188
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act — s. 22(a)
- Prisoner Act — s. 45(12)
Subjects
- bail
- NDPS Act
- Prisoner Act
- IPC
- drug possession
- contraband
- custody
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No. 39284 of 2026
Arising out of PS. Case No.-37 Year-2024 Thana- BEGUSARAI TOWN District- Begusarai
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Md. Taj S/o Md. Muslim R/o Village- Sudhi Asthan, Ward No 27, Po- Bihat,
Ps- Barauni, District- Begusarai .. ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Krishna Chandra, Adv.
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ANSUL
ORAL ORDER
2 17-06-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned
Additional Public Prosecutor for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks bail in Town P.S. Case No. 37
of 2024 registered under Section 188 of IPC, 45 (XII) Prisoner
Act and 22(a) of NDPS Act.
3. The allegation is that during inspection of
article/bags supplied by relatives/prisoners one bag was found
containing two mobile phones, ten packets of Ganja weighing
240 Gms, two data cables and 96 pieces of intoxicating tablets
were recovered. The Aadhar Card of the petitioner was also
found in that bag. The bag was meant for one Ayush Kumar.
4. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that he is
neither relative of Ayush Kumar nor he has any concern with
him. He further submits that the petitioner was not caught
handing over the material. It is also submitted that the petitioner
is in custody since 14.02.2026 and has no criminal antecedent.
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5. Learned Additional Public Prosecutor for the State
has vehemently opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner.
6. Considering that the petitioner was not caught
handing over the material and he is in custody since 14.02.2026
having no criminal antecedent, this Court is inclined to grant
bail to the petitioner.
7. Let the petitioner, above named, be released
on bail on furnishing bail bonds of Rs. 10,000/- (Ten
thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to
the satisfaction of learned Special Judge NDPS Act
and P.O. of Children Court, Begusarai in connection
with Town P.S. Case No. 37 of 2024.
8. It is made clear that any observation made
herein is prima facie in nature and limited solely for
the purpose of adjudication of the present bail
application. Such observations shall not be construed
as an expression on the merits of the case and shall not
influence the trial or any other proceedings in any
manner.
(Ansul, J)
Vikash/-
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