Single judge allowed bail application under S. 439 CrPC for applicant arrested for NDPS offence. Court considered nature of allegations, seizure location, residence, and absence of criminal antecedents before granting release on personal bond.
Released on regular bail via personal bond of Rs. 25,000 with one local surety of equal amount.
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NAFR
HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH, BILASPUR
MCRC No. 6734 of 2021
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For Applicant : Shri SP Sahu, Advocate For Respondent/State : Shri Raghavendra Verma, GA
Hon'ble Shri Justice Parth Prateem Sahu Order on Board
26.11.2021
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since 03.08.2021. Applicant is resident of Raipur city and there is no likelihood of his absconding, hence he may be released on regular bail.
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Certified copy as per rules.
Sd/(Parth Prateem Sahu) JUDGE
padma
3 issues framed by the court
Whether convict in possession of psychotropic substances under Section 21C NDPS Act is entitled to regular bail.
Whether applicant's lack of criminal antecedents and low likelihood of absconding justify bail grant.
Whether seizure from open place affects prima facie criminality for bail purpose.
2 provisions across 2 enactments
Navin Nayak
State Of Chhattisgarh
Parth Prateem Sahu
As recorded by the court registry
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