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Suraj Kumar Dubey v. the State of Jharkhand

Jharkhand HC15 Sept 2026B.A./8566/2026

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The High Court at Ranchi allowed an application for bail in an NDPS case involving the sale and purchase of ganja and brown sugar (heroin). The petitioner, held in custody, was granted bail with a bond and conditions to cooperate with the trial and not disturb witnesses.

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Petitioner directed to be released on bail by furnishing a bond of Rs. 25,000 with two sureties and complying with specific conditions regarding cooperation and witness safety.

Suraj Kumar Dubey Vs the State of Jharkhand — Narcotics (NDPS) | Jharkhand HC (2026)

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[ 2026:JHHC:27772 ]

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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No.8566 of 2026

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Suraj Kumar Dubey, aged about – 21 years, Son of Late Ravisankar Dubey @ Ravishankar Dube, Resident of Village – Hathkathi Chhitkapara, Santhali, P.O. & P.S. Hiranpur, District – Pakur.

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.... .... …. Petitioner

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The State of Jharkhand

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.... .... .... Opposite Party

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-----CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY

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For the Petitioner : Mr. Gautam Kumar, Advocate For the State : Mr. Vishwanath Roy, Spl.P.P.

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Order No:-02 Dated:-15-09-2026

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Heard the parties.

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The petitioner has been made accused in connection with Hiranpur P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026 corresponding to N.D.P.S. Case No. 08 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Sections 21(b), 22(b) of the N.D.P.S. Act.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the allegation against the petitioner is that the petitioner was involved in sale and purchase Ganja and brown sugar which is also known as Heroin; from the petitioner and the co-accused, altogether 1.600 kg of Ganja and 25 grams of brown sugar was recovered which comes under intermediate quantity. It is next submitted that the allegation against the petitioner is false. It is further submitted that the petitioner has been in custody since 17.06.2026 as mentioned in para-01 of the instant bail application. It is lastly submitted that the petitioner undertakes to co-operate with the trial of the case and also undertakes not to annoy or disturb the witnesses of the case in any manner during the trial of the case. Hence, it is submitted that the petitioner be released on bail.

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Learned counsel appearing for the State opposes the prayer for bail of the petitioner.

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Considering the facts of this case, the above-named petitioner is directed to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.25,000/(Rupees twenty five thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge, NDPS, Pakur in connection with Hiranpur P.S. Case No. 40 of 2026 corresponding to N.D.P.S. Case No. 08 of 2026 with the condition that he will cooperate with the trial of the case and furnish his mobile number and photocopy of the Aadhar Card in the court below with an undertaking that he will not change his mobile number during the trial of the case and he will not annoy or disturb the witnesses of the case in any manner during the trial of the case.

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(Anil Kumar Choudhary, J . )

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Dated:-15.09.2026 Saroj/

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