IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT PATNA Cr.Misc. No.52956 of 2007 SHATRUGHNA SINGH Versus STATE OF BIHAR ----------- 6 8-5-2008 Heard learned counsel for the petitioner and also learned APP on behalf of the State. The petitioner is an accused in a case u/ss 20 and 23 of NDPS Act. It appears that from a tempo the police recovered 37 kg of Ganja. The driver of the tempo, however, managed to escape. The report, as called for from the court below, has been received. According to which the case is likely to be disposed of within six months. Learned counsel submitted that petitioner is owner of the tempo in question. He submitted that recovery is not from the possession of the petitioner. He also submitted that petitioner was not arrested on the spot. Considering the allegation this court, at this stage, is not inclined to release the petitioner on bail. The prayer is refused. The court below is directed to dispose of the case within five months from the date of receipt/production of a copy of this order failing which the petitioner will be at liberty to renew his prayer for bail. BKS/ (M. Saran,J.)