Patna High Court
Rajiv Ranjan KishoreversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
Regular bail was denied because the large quantity of seized codeine cough syrup indicated the seriousness of the offence.
Summary
The petitioner, Rajiv Ranjan Kishore, applied for regular bail in a case registered under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act for possession of a large quantity of codeine cough syrup. The prosecution alleged that 3,149 bottles of 100 ml codeine cough syrup were recovered from the petitioner and co‑accused, and the petitioner had been in custody since 5 May 2026. The court examined whether the seriousness of the seizure warranted denial of bail. Considering the massive quantity of contraband, the court was not inclined to grant regular bail. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, with the court noting that its observations were prima facie and limited to the bail application alone.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act in view of the large seizure of codeine cough syrup.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act — s. 30(a)
Subjects
- regular bail
- bail application
- Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act
- codeine cough syrup
- seizure
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43676 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-505 Year-2026 Thana- KATIHAR NAGAR District- Katihar
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Rajiv Ranjan Kishore Son of Pankaj Kumar Jha Resident of Hawai Adda,
P.S.- Sahayak, District - Katihar.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Raja Ram Mishra
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Md. Iftekhar Mahmood
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR
ORAL ORDER
2 06-07-2026 Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and
learned APP for the State.
2. The petitioner seeks regular bail in connection with
Katihar Town P.S. Case No. 505 of 2026 registered for the
offence under Section 30(a) of the Bihar Prohibition and Excise
Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, a total of 3,149 bottles
of Codeine Cough Syrup, each containing 100 ml, were
recovered from the possession of the petitioner and the co-
accused. The petitioner is in custody since 05.05.2026.
4. Considering the huge recovery of codeine cough
syrup from the possession of the petitioner, this Court is not
inclined to grant regular bail to the petitioner.
5. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
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dismissed.
6. 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.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
Shishir/-
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