Case brief
What is this about?
Patna High Court, Criminal Miscellaneous No.32524 of 2026, decided 18-05-2026 by Hon'ble Mr. Justice Ashok Kumar Pandey (oral order). Bail application under Sections 8/20(b)(ii)(B) of the NDPS Act arising out of Sonbersa P.S. Case No. 10 of 2026, District Sitamarhi, involving alleged recovery of 10.9 kg of ganja-like contraband from two petitioners residing at Raniganj, Sarlahi (Nepal). Defence relied on seizure witnesses being police personnel, non-compliance with Section 105 BNSS, quantity below the commercial limit, absence of criminal antecedent and custody since 10.01.2026. Bail allowed on bond of Rs. 10,000/- each with two like sureties before the Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (NDPS Act), Sitamarhi. No precedents cited.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted; petitioners to be enlarged on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs. 10,000/- each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Sessions Judge-cum-Special Judge (NDPS Act), Sitamarhi in connection with Sonbarsa P.S. Case No. 10 of 2026.