Patna High Court
Kanhaiya Kumar YadavversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- ARUN KUMAR JHA
Holding
The court granted bail to the petitioner subject to monetary sureties and conditions prescribed under Section 480(3) of the B.N.S.S.
Summary
The petitioner, Kanhaiya Kumar Yadav, was arrested in connection with a case registered under Sections 25(1‑b)a and 26 of the Arms Act and Section 20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act after a seizure allegedly yielded 257 g of a cannabis‑like substance and a country‑made katta loaded with a live cartridge. The petitioner contended that he was falsely implicated, that no incriminating material was recovered from his person, and that his arrest was based merely on suspicion and his prior criminal record. The State argued that the petitioner is a habitual offender and faces serious charges. The court examined the charge‑sheet, the period of custody since 08‑08‑2025, and the seriousness of the offences, and concluded that bail could be granted with appropriate safeguards. Accordingly, the court ordered his release on bail upon furnishing a Rs 10,000 bond with two sureties and imposed conditions under Section 480(3) of the B.N.S.S., including personal surety and attendance requirements.
Issues considered
- What is the appropriateness of granting bail to a person accused of offences under the Arms Act and NDPS Act, considering the seriousness of the offences and the petitioner’s antecedents?
- Whether the seizure of contraband and the alleged possession constitute sufficient grounds to deny bail in the absence of direct recovery from the petitioner.
Legislation cited
- Arms Act, 1959 — s. 25(1‑b)a, 26
- B.N.S.S. — s. 480(3)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 — s. 20(b)(ii)(B)
Subjects
- bail
- Arms Act
- NDPS Act
- illegal weapons
- cannabis seizure
- habitual offender
- bail conditions
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.4275 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-304 Year-2025 Thana- HUSSAINGANJ District- Siwan
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Kanhaiya Kumar Yadav S/o- Late Naresh Chaudhary @ Late Naresh Yadav,
Resident of Village- Sidhwal, P.S. Hussanganj, Dist- Siwan.
... ... Petitioner
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ajay Kumar Pandey, Advocate
Ms. Shyama Rani, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Parmanand Prasad, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE ARUN KUMAR JHA
ORAL ORDER
2 28-01-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned A.P.P. for the State.
2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in
connection with Hussainganj P.S. Case No. 304 of 2025 dated
07.08.2025, registered for the offences punishable under
Sections 25(1-b)a and 26 of the Arms Act and Sections 20(b)(ii)
(B) of the NDPS Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, on getting secret
information about the petitioner keeping illegal weapons and
psychotropic substances, the petitioner was apprehended and
from his possession recovery of 257grams of cannabis like
substance and one country made katta loaded with one live
cartridge was made.
4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the
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petitioner submits that petitioner has falsely been implicated in
the present case. Nothing incriminating was recovered from the
person or possession of the petitioner. Petitioner was arrested
merely on the basis of suspicion and his criminal antecedents.
There is no independent witness to the seizure list. Learned
counsel next submits that petitioner is having antecedent of
three cases and chargesheet has been submitted. Learned
counsel lastly submits that petitioner is in custody since
08.08.2025.
5. Learned A.P.P. appearing on behalf of the State
opposes the submissions made on behalf of the petitioner and
submits that petitioner appears to be a habitual offender and is
accused in serious types of cases.
6. Having regard to the facts and circumstances and
submissions made on behalf of the parties and considering the
submission of chargesheet and period of custody of the
petitioner, the petitioner, above-named, is directed to be released
on bail, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten
Thousand Only) with two sureties of the like amount each to the
satisfaction of learned Principal District Judge, Siwan /
concerned Court, in connection with Hussainganj P.S. Case
No. 304 of 2025, subject to the condition laid down under
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Section 480(3) of the B.N.S.S. and other following conditions:
(i) One of the bailors will be a close relative of the
petitioner.
(ii) The petitioner will remain present on each and
every date fixed by the court below, if so required by the learned
trial Court.
(iii) In case of absence on three consecutive dates
or in violation of the terms of the bail, the bail bond of the
petitioner will be liable to be cancelled by the Court concerned.
(Arun Kumar Jha, J)
Shahnawaz/-
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