Neutral Citation No. ( 2026:JHHC:8045 ) IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 11825 of 2025 Suraj Kerketta ... Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … Opposite Party --- CORAM: HON’BLE MR. JUSTICE RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY For the Petitioner : Mr. Pran Pranay, Advocate For the State : Spl.P.P. --- 02/23.03.2026 Heard the learned counsel appearing for the respective parties. The petitioner is an accused in connection with Dhurwa (Tupudana) PS Case No. 229 of 2025. The petitioner is alleged to have been apprehended by the police and from his possession 1.7 Kg. of opium was recovered. It has been submitted by the learned counsel for the petitioner that the recovered opium is an intermediary quantity and the petitioner is in custody since 06.09.2025. The learned counsel further submits that the petitioner does not have any criminal antecedent. Learned Spl.P.P. has opposed the prayer for bail of the petitioner. Regard being had to above said facts, the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing bail bond of Rs.10,000/- (Rupees Ten Thousand) with two sureties of the like amount each to the satisfaction of learned Judicial Commissioner, Spl. Judge, NDPS, Ranchi in connection with Dhurwa (Tupudana) PS Case No. 229 of 2025. (RONGON MUKHOPADHYAY, J.) 23.03.2026 S.B. Uploaded on 24.03.2026