Krishna Verma v. State of West Bengal and Anr.
Case brief
What is this about?
In an application for anticipatory bail under Section 438 CrPC regarding a NDPS case involving opium seizure from the petitioner's vehicle, the court granted bail noting the petitioner's lack of active knowledge, absence of similar antecedents, and no conviction in other cases.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner to be released on bail on conditions including appearing before the I.O. once a week, not involving himself in similar offences, and not leaving jurisdiction without leave.