Ramjan Shekh v. the State of Jharkhand
Case brief
What is this about?
In a batch petition under Article 226, the Jharkhand High Court granted bail to the petitioner accused of offences under Sections 21(b) and 22(a) of the NDPS Act for sale of heroin. The court directed a bond of Rs 25,000 with sureties. Bail was conditioned on cooperation with the trial, furnishing mobile number and Aadhar Card, and undertaking not to disturb witnesses.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner enlarged on bail on furnishing a bond of Rs 25,000 with two sureties of like amount; conditions imposed for cooperation and non-molestation.
What the court decided
[2026:JHHC:27906] IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No.8655 of 2026
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Ramjan Shekh, aged about 37 years, son of Nosad Sk., resident of Village – Sekpur, P.O.- Bhasaipaikar, P.S.- Shamserganj, DistrictMurshidabad (W.B.) .... .... …. Petitioner
Versus
The State of Jharkhand .... .... Opposite Party
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CORAM : HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ANIL KUMAR CHOUDHARY
For the Petitioner : Mr. Om Prakash, Advocate For the State : Mr. Suraj Deo Munda, Addl.P.P
Order No.02 Dated-16-09-2026
Heard the parties.
The petitioner has been made accused in connection with Pakur (T) P.S. Case No.147 of 2026 corresponding to N.D.P.S. Case No.06 of 2026 registered for the offences punishable under Section 21 (b), 22 (a) of the N.D.P.S. Act, 1985.
Issues for consideration
1 issue framed by the court
Whether the petitioner qualifies for bail under the NDPS Act considering the intermediate quantity of drugs and lack of criminal antecedents.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Ramjan Shekh
- respondent
The State of Jharkhand
Coram
Anil Kumar Choudhary
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Jharkhand HC
- Decided on
- · September
- Registered
- Case no.
- B.A./8655/2026
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