Patna High Court
Dharamveer KumarversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- DISMISSED
- Bench
- SANDEEP KUMAR
Holding
The Court denied regular bail to the petitioner.
Summary
The petitioner, Dharamveer Kumar, was arrested on 12 May 2026 in connection with a case registered under Sections 8, 21(c) and 22(b) of the NDPS Act and Sections 18(a) and 18(c) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act. The prosecution alleged that 31 bottles (3.1 litres) of Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine HCl syrup and a mobile phone were recovered from him, suggesting involvement in the sale and purchase of the narcotic syrup. The petitioner applied for regular bail. The Court examined the seriousness of the offence and the material recovered, and concluded that bail could not be granted. Consequently, the bail application was dismissed, with the Court noting that its observations were prima facie and would not affect the trial. The decision leaves the petitioner in custody pending trial.
Issues considered
- Whether regular bail should be granted to the accused in a case involving alleged sale and purchase of codeine phosphate and triprolidine syrup under the NDPS Act and Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
Legislation cited
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act — s. 18(a), 18(c)
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act — s. 21(c), 22(b), 8
Subjects
- regular bail
- NDPS Act
- Drugs and Cosmetics Act
- drug trafficking
- criminal procedure
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.43688 of 2026
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-190 Year-2026 Thana- UJIYARPUR District- Samastipur
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Dharamveer Kumar S/O Bhai Lal Singh R/O Vill.- Chak Abdul Kadir, P.S.-
Baligaon, Distt.- Vaishali
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Ankit Raj
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Rana Randhir Singh
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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
Ujiarpur P.S. Case No. 190 of 2026, registered under Sections 8,
21(c), and 22(b) of the NDPS Act as well as Sections 18(a) and
18(c) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
3. As per the prosecution case, 31 bottles of Codeine
Phosphate and Triprolidine HCl syrup, each containing 100 ml
(totalling 3.1 litres), along with one mobile phone were
recovered from the accused.
4. The petitioner is in custody since 12.05.2026. He is
alleged to have been involved in the sale and purchase of
Codeine Phosphate and Triprolidine HCl syrup.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.43688 of 2026(2) dt.06-07-2026
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5. Considering the recovery and the allegation
levelled against the petitioner, this Court is not inclined to grant
regular bail to the petitioner.
6. Accordingly, this application for regular bail stands
dismissed.
7. 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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