Basuki Nath Jha @ Vasukinath Jha v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Bail granted under NDPS Act; Sarsi P.S. Case No. 225 of 2024, District Purnia; Sections 8(c), 21(b), 25 N.D.P.S. Act; Section 37 N.D.P.S. Act argued inapplicable as recovery (106.04 gram smack) below commercial quantity; Sections 42 and 50 compliance raised; charge-sheet filed; custody since 03.12.2024; four criminal antecedents; co-accused Chandra Kishore Kumar; CR. MISC. No.727 of 2025; Rudra Prakash Mishra, J.; bail bonds Rs.10,000 with two sureties; conditions on attendance and non-tampering.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on bail after framing of charge (if not already framed) on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Ten thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the Court below/concerned Court in connection with Sarsi P.S. Case No. 225 of 2024, subject to conditions: (I) one bailor to be an own/close member of the petitioner's family; (II) appearance on each and every trial date, with liberty to the Trial Court to cancel bail bonds on default on two consecutive dates; (III) prosecution at liberty to move for cancellation of bail if the petitioner tampers with evidence or witnesses.