The Delhi High Court granted regular bail to an applicant accused under the NDPS Act. The court noted her advanced pregnancy, lack of recovery in her name, and absence of other offences as key factors.
Regular bail granted subject to a personal bond of Rs. 25,000/- with one surety and conditions regarding movement and trial appearance.
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AASMA BEGUM .....Petitioner Through: Mr. S. Islam, Mr. Shan Ul Islam and Mr. Sahar Irfan, Advocates.
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THE STATE NCT OF DELHI .....Respondent Through: Mr. Laksh Khanna, APP for State with SI Satnarayan, P.S. Anti Narcotics Squad, South East Distt.
CORAM:
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Further, all the three co-accused persons have disclosed that the supplies were received from the applicant’s husband who lives in Vishakhapatnam. He also submits that the rental amount of the house/godown, which was occupied by Rekha , is also paid by the present applicant. Furthermore, ld. APP submits that there are multiple money transactions between the present applicant and another co-accused, namely Sonu . He, however, concedes that no recovery has been effected at the instance of the applicant and that she is also not found to be involved in any other offence. Lastly, it is submitted that the charge-sheet stands filed, however, the charges are yet to be framed. It is also stated that the prosecution has cited 26 witnesses in support of its case.
i) The applicant shall not leave the NCR without prior permission of the concerned Court.
ii) The applicant shall provide her mobile number to the Investigating Officer on which she will remain available during the pendency of the trial. iii) In case of change of residential address or contact details, the applicant shall promptly inform the same to the concerned Investigating Officer as well as to the concerned Court. iv) The applicant shall not directly/indirectly try to get in touch with the
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complainant or any other prosecution witnesses or tamper with the evidence. v) The applicant shall regularly appear before the concerned Court during the pendency of the trial.
Dasti.
MANOJ KUMAR OHRI, J
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the applicant should be granted regular bail given her pregnancy and lack of recovery in her name.
Whether the conditions for regular bail under the NDPS Act are satisfied in this case.
1 provisions across 1 enactments
Aasma Begum
The State NCT of Delhi
Manoj Kumar Ohri
As recorded by the court registry
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