Surendra Bhokta v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail – NDPS Act Sections 8/17/18 – alleged opium crop cultivation on 20 katha forest land – Rajauli P.S. Case No. 66 of 2025, Nawada – about 11 months incarceration (custody since 13.02.2025) – claim of only 5 kgs opium plants recovered – co-accused granted regular/anticipatory bail – bail bonds Rs.10,000/- with two like sureties – condition to appear physically on every date till trial concludes – Criminal Miscellaneous No.36364 of 2025 – Patna High Court – Nawneet Kumar Pandey, J — decided 06-01-2026.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail allowed; petitioner to be released on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of the learned Principal District and Sessions Judge, Nawada, subject to conditions of cooperation in trial and physical appearance before the court below on every date till conclusion of trial.