Pravin Kumar v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court bail refusal; Criminal Miscellaneous No.7279 of 2025; Justice Prabhat Kumar Singh; NDPS Act Sections 8(C), 21(C) and 16; 1030 liters illegal cough syrup; petitioner registered owner of seized container/vehicle; apprehension of arrest; Excise P.S. Case No.719/2024, Kaimur (Bhabua); pleas of no incriminating material in conscious possession, false implication and clean antecedents; State opposition on owner's responsibility; order dated 15-05-2025.
What did the court decide?
Having heard both sides and considering the aforesaid facts (including that the petitioner is the registered owner of the seized container from which 1030 liters of illegal cough syrup was reportedly recovered, and the State's opposition), the Court refused the petitioner's prayer for bail. ¶18