Patna High Court
Md. Saif @ Md. SefversusThe State of Bihar
- Decided
- Disposal
- BAIL GRANTED
- Bench
- AJIT KUMAR
Holding
The Court held that the investigation was lawful and the petitioner must cooperate, dismissing the petition.
Summary
The petitioner, Md. Saif, filed a criminal miscellaneous petition challenging the FIR registered under Sections 137(2), 140(2), 352 and 3(5) of the Bihar Narcotic Substances Act, 2023, alleging procedural irregularities in the investigation. The petition sought relief, presumably to quash the FIR or obtain bail, arguing that the investigation was not conducted in accordance with law. The High Court examined the FIR, the police report, and the statements of the investigating officers, and considered whether the petitioner was required to cooperate with the investigation. The Court found no merit in the petitioner's contentions and held that the investigation was lawful and the petitioner must cooperate. Consequently, the petition was dismissed without any order of relief.
Issues considered
- Whether the FIR registered under Sections 137(2), 140(2), 352 and 3(5) of the B.N.S., 2023 is valid and lawful.
- Whether the petitioner is entitled to any relief such as quashing of the FIR or bail.
- Whether the petitioner is obligated to cooperate with the ongoing investigation and trial.
Legislation cited
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act — s. 137(2), 140(2), 3(5), 352
Subjects
- Criminal Procedure
- Investigation
- Cooperation
- Bihar Narcotic Substances Act
- FIR
- Petition dismissed
Judgment
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA
CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.78420 of 2025
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-95 Year-2024 Thana- Narhiya District- Madhubani
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Md. Saif @ Md. Sef S/o Md. Munna R/o Village- Narahiya, P.S.- Narahiya,
District- Madhubani
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar Bihar
... ... Opposite Party/s
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Appearance :
For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Jitendra Kumar Bharti, Advocate
For the Opposite Party/s : Mr. Prem Kumar Jha, APP
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CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE AJIT KUMAR
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