Manish Kumar Khirwal Alias Manish Khirwal v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court, Ranchi; B.A. No. 1849 of 2026; Deepak Roshan, J.; regular bail application dismissed on 13.03.2026; petitioner Manish Kumar Khirwal @ Manish Khirwal; underlying Sadar P.S. Case No. 87/2025, West Singhbhum at Chaibasa; NDPS Act 1985 Sections 17(a), 21(a) and 29; bail refused citing gravity of charges; renewal of bail prayer after two months; counsel's points: custody since 10.11.2025, alleged recovery of brown sugar at Public Railway Underpass Cabin at 08:50 P.M. without independent witnesses, seizure list prepared in presence of police personnel only; State's A.P.P. opposed bail citing petitioner's confessional statement admitting illegal sale and purchase of brown sugar; no precedent cited.
What did the court decide?
No immediate enlargement; petitioner permitted to renew his prayer for bail after two months.