Rajesh Mahto v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail application under NDPS Act for alleged opium cultivation on forest land. Court noted at best it was preparation to commit an offence and parity with co-accused already granted bail, and released the petitioner on furnishing bail bond with sureties.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail on bond of Rs.20,000 with two sureties of like amount, to the satisfaction of the Principal District Judge, Chatra.