In a bail application under the NDPS Act and IPC regarding the recovery of 154 kg of ganja, the Patna High Court rejected the claim of false implication due to the huge quantity seized. The court declined to grant bail and dismissed the application.
Bail application dismissed; trial to be expedited.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.36268 of 2023
Arising Out of PS. Case No.-530 Year-2022 Thana- RIGA District- Sitamarhi
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Sujit Kumar Son of Madan Thakur R/o - At and P.O.- Hasanpur Barharwa, P.S.- Bajpatti, District - Sitamarhi.
... ... Petitioner/s
Versus
The State of Bihar ... ... Opposite Party/s ====================================================== Appearance : For the Petitioner/s : Mr. Sita Ram Prasad, Advocate For the State : Mr.Rajendra Prasad Nat, APP ======================================================
... ... Opposite Party/s
CORAM: HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE SANDEEP KUMAR ORAL ORDER
5 01-11-2023
Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and Mr. Rajendra Prasad Nat, learned APP for the State.
154 Kgs. of Ganja from a vehicle.
Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.36268 of 2023(5) dt.01-11-2023 2/2
grant bail to the petitioner.
itself.
(Sandeep Kumar, J)
P. Kumar
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail should be granted to the petitioner accused of offences under the NDPS Act and IPC.
Whether the magnitude of drug recovery justifies denial of bail despite the petitioner's claim of false implication.
3 provisions across 2 enactments
Sujit Kumar
The State of Bihar
Sandeep Kumar
As recorded by the court registry
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