Rustam Ansari v. The State of Bihar
Case brief
What is this about?
Rustam Ansari v. The State of Bihar, CRIMINAL MISCELLANEOUS No.39733 of 2026, High Court of Judicature at Patna, decided 22-06-2026 by Justice Sandeep Kumar (oral order). Regular bail dismissed in Dhanaha P.S. Case No. 319 of 2025 (District West Champaran) for offences under Sections 8, 20(b)(ii)(c) and 25 of the NDPS Act. Prosecution case: recovery of 1.520 Kg charas from conscious possession; petitioner in custody since 02.10.2025 with 13 criminal antecedents. Bail refused on gravity of recovery; observations prima facie and limited to bail adjudication. Counsel: Bimlesh Kumar Pandey (petitioner), Md. Fahimuddin (State).
What did the court decide?
Considering the huge recovery of charas from the petitioner's conscious possession, the Court was not inclined to grant regular bail. ¶17