Nandlal Prasad v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court oral order dated 15.04.2024 (Gautam Kumar Choudhary, J.), Cr. Appeal (S.J.) No. 162 of 2024, Nandlal Prasad v. State of Jharkhand; appeal admitted, notice issued, lower court records called; I.A. No. 3224 of 2024 for confirmation of provisional bail allowed — provisional bail granted by Principal Sessions Judge, Jamtara in Drugs & Cosmetics Case No. 01/2017 confirmed; conviction under Section 27(d) Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, one year simple imprisonment plus Rs. 20,000/- fine; grounds: appellant supplier not manufacturer, firm not impleaded, statutory proper-sampling requirement allegedly not followed, co-accused's provisional bail reportedly confirmed in Cr. Appeal (SJ) No. 150 of 2024.
What did the court decide?
Provisional bail of appellant Nandlal Prasad (granted by the Principal Sessions Judge, Jamtara in Drugs & Cosmetics Case No. 01/2017) confirmed; I.A. No. 3224 of 2024 disposed of. Main appeal admitted, notice ordered and lower court records called for; merits left open.