CR. MISC./57853/2026 of Bajrangi singh Vs The State of Bihar on 19 August 2026

ORAL ORDER

19-08-2026 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and learned APP for the State.

2. In the present case, the petitioner seeks bail in connection with Sikta P.S. Case No. 51 of 2026, registered for the offences under Sections 20(B)(ii)(B), 23, 27(a), 29 of the NDPS Act.

3. As per the prosecution case, from the possession of the petitioner recovery of 1.54 kg of ganja like substance was made when the petitioner was stopped and checked on the basis of information received by the prosecution party.

4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner submits that the petitioner is innocent and has been falsely implicated in this case. The alleged recovery is less than the commercial quantity and no independent witness was joined Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.57853 of 2026(2) dt.19-08-2026

in the search and seizure. The petitioner is having clean antecedent and he is in custody since 15.04.2026. Charge sheet has been submitted.

5. Learned APP appearing for the State opposes the submission made on behalf of the petitioner.

6. Having regard to the fact and circumstances and submission made on behalf of the parties and considering the submission of charge sheet against the petitioner his period of custody and much less than the commercial quantity of contraband, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail, on furnishing bail bonds of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand Only) each with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Exclusive Special Judge, NDPS, West Champaran at Bettiah/concerned court, in connection with Sikta P.S. Case No. 51 of 2026, subject to the condition laid down under Section 480(3) of the BNSS and other following conditions:

(i) One of the bailors will be a close relative of the petitioner.

(ii) The petitioner will remain present on each and every date fixed by the court below, if so required by the learned trial Patna High Court CR. MISC. No.57853 of 2026(2) dt.19-08-2026

court.

(iii) In case of absence on three consecutive dates or in violation of the terms of the bail, the bail bond of the petitioner will be liable to be cancelled by the court concerned.

anuradha/- (Arun Kumar Jha, J) U T