Ibrahim Alam Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra
NDPS Act – Bail – Offences under Sections 8(c), 22 and 29
Case brief
What is this about?
Bombay High Court (Dr. Neela Gokhale, J., 23 February 2026), Bail Application No. 4172 of 2025, Ibrahim Alam Shaikh v. State of Maharashtra (C.R. No. 148 of 2024, RCF Police Station): bail allowed under NDPS Act Sections 8(c), 22 and 29 despite alleged commercial quantity and Section 37 embargo, on grounds of lengthy incarceration since 7 March 2024, non-commencement of trial evidence and pending CA report, invoking Article 21; PR Bond Rs. 50,000 with conditions; Sections 42/50 compliance issue raised but not decided; observations prima facie.
What did the court decide?
Applicant enlarged on bail on executing a PR Bond of Rs. 50,000 with one or two local sureties in the like amount, subject to conditions: attendance before the Trial Court on each date till conclusion of trial unless exempted; deposit of passport (if held) with the concerned Police Station; no departure from India without Trial Court permission; no tampering with or contacting the complainant, witnesses or persons concerned; informing latest residence and mobile number to the Court and Investigating Officer and of any change; co-operation with the trial; infraction to entail cancellation of bail.