Case brief
What is this about?
Ganesh Thapa v. State; C.R.M. (NDPS) 599 of 2025; High Court at Calcutta, Circuit Bench at Jalpaiguri; Suvra Ghosh, J.; order dated 20.02.2026; bail under Section 483 BNSS 2023; Kalimpong Police Station Case No. 6 of 2025 dated 14.01.2025; Sections 22(c) and 29 NDPS Act; grounds of arrest not communicated at arrest; Section 37 NDPS rigours diluted; seizure list omitted weight of Winspasmo Forte capsules (10 mg./30 mg./325 mg.); IO unable to assess contents; bail on bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties (one local); conditions including appearance before Special Judge (NDPS), Kalimpong; bail cancellable on breach.
What did the court decide?
Bail granted to Ganesh Thapa upon furnishing a bond of Rs.20,000/- with two sureties of like amount each (one local), to the satisfaction of the learned Special Judge (NDPS), Kalimpong, subject to conditions that he remain within the jurisdiction of the trial Court, appear on every date of hearing fixed by it, and not tamper with evidence or intimidate witnesses; failure to adhere permits the trial Court to cancel bail without further reference; case diary to be returned; CRM (NDPS) 599 of 2025 disposed of.