Dawit Hayelom Berhe v. Narcotics Control Bureu
Case brief
What is this about?
Regular bail allowed under NDPS Act Sections 8/21/23/29; cocaine seizures (4.98 kg from Dipali, Tilak Nagar; 2.055 kg from Kelemuwa, hotel Sukoon); disclosure/confessional statements implicating applicant; no legally admissible evidence against accused; parity with co-accused already granted bail; alleged recovery of USD 3,500; expired visa; custody to FRRO; Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB); Crime No. VIII/74/DZU/2022; Delhi High Court; Justice Girish Kathpalia; 2026.
What did the court decide?
Regular bail granted to the accused/applicant subject to furnishing personal bond of Rs.50,000/- with one surety in the like amount to the satisfaction of the trial court; upon acceptance of bail bond, custody to be handed over by the concerned Jail Superintendent to FRRO as the applicant's visa has expired; copy of order to be sent to the concerned Jail Superintendent for conveyance to the accused/applicant.