2026:JHHC:6269 1 IN THE HIGH COURT OF JHARKHAND AT RANCHI B.A. No. 1299 of 2026 Prahallad Putty @ Prahlad Putty @ Prahalad Puti, aged about 25 years, son of Santosh, resident of Village Pathuri Buramara, Bangri, P.O. & P.S. Bangri Posi, District Mayurbhanj, State of Orissa … … Petitioner Versus The State of Jharkhand … … Opposite Party --- CORAM :HON'BLE MRS. JUSTICE ANUBHA RAWAT CHOUDHARY --- For the Petitioner : Mr. Devesh Ajmani, Advocate For the Opp. Party-State : Mr. Vishwanath Ray, Spl. P.P. --- 02/10.03.2026 1. Heard the learned counsel for the parties. 2. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the petitioner is in custody since 17.10.2025 in connection with Special N.D.P.S. Case No. 72 of 2025 arising out of Bahragora P.S. Case No. 73 of 2025, for the alleged offence registered under Sections 20(b) (ii) B, 25 and 29 of the N.D.P.S. Act pending in the court of learned Special Judge N.D.P.S., Ghatsila. 3. Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that there has been recovery of 5 Kg of Ganja from the joint possession of a number of persons and the petitioner is one of them. Learned counsel submits that the recovery is of intermediary quantity. The charge sheet has been submitted. The learned counsel also submits that out of 14 charge sheeted witnesses, none has been examined so far and charge has been framed on 03.01.2026. 4. Learned counsel appearing on behalf of the opposite party-State has opposed the prayer and has submitted that summons have been issued for examination of witnesses and the State shall ensure prompt production of witnesses. 5. After hearing the learned counsel for the parties and considering the fact that there is direct allegation against the petitioner 2026:JHHC:6269 2 regarding recovery of 5 kg of Ganja along with other co-accused, this Court is not inclined to enlarge the petitioner on bail. 6. This bail application is accordingly rejected. 7. However, the State is directed to ensure prompt production of witnesses. 8. Learned counsel for the State is directed to communicate this order to the Director, Prosecution as well as Superintendent of Police of the concerned district. 9. Let a copy of this order be communicated to the court concerned through ‘FAX/E-mail’. (Anubha Rawat Choudhary, J.) 10.03.2026 Rakesh/- Uploaded on:-11.03.2026