Licchu @ Lichu Mahato @ Licchu Mahato v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
Jharkhand High Court Ranchi; bail application rejected (second attempt after refusal on merits in B.A. No. 534 of 2026, order dt. 25.03.2026); NDPS Act S. 21(C); Drugs and Cosmetics Act S. 27(b)(ii)/18(C); Bariatu P.S. Case No. 282/25(N); N.D.P.S. Case No. 68 of 2026; custody since 24.11.2025; cough syrup recovery in 'ml' vs commercial quantity in 'kg' argued by counsel but not decided; FSL report communicated, no impediment to trial or framing of charge; directives for prompt witness production and expeditious trial; order to Director Prosecution and SP; copy via FAX/E-mail; Justice Anubha Rawat Choudhary; 10.07.2026.
What did the court decide?
No relief: bail denied and petitioner remains in custody. Court further directed that the order be communicated to the Director, Prosecution and the concerned Superintendent of Police to ensure full cooperation in expeditious trial, and that a copy of the order be sent to the court concerned through 'FAX/E-mail'.