Bari Shak and Anr. v. State of West Bengal
Case brief
What is this about?
The court rejected the bail application of two petitioners charged under the NDPS Act regarding a commercial quantity of contraband. While denying bail due to statutory restrictions, the High Court requested the Trial Court to expedite the trial and conclude it within one year to address the petitioners' extended detention.
What did the court decide?
Prayer for bail rejected; Trial Court directed to expedite trial and conclude within one year.