Bail application by an accused (A8) in a case involving alleged possession of 240 kgs of ganja under the NDPS Act. Bail was refused owing to the gravity of the offence, a similar previous case, and risk of tampering witnesses; the trial court was directed to complete the trial within three months.
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Crl.O.P.No.2883 of 2024
Crl.O.P.No.2883 of 2024
T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.
The petitioner, who was arrested and remanded to judicial custody on 22.07.2022 for the alleged offence under Sections 8 (c), 20 (b) (ii)(C), 25, 29(i) of NDPS Act in Crime No.50 of 2021 on the file of the respondent police, seeks bail.
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him. In spite of the direction given by this Court, the trial has not yet been completed. However, there is no officer is deputed and the petitioner has been suffering incarceration from 22.07.2022. Hence, he prays to grant bail to the petitioner.
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to the petitioner. Accordingly, this Criminal Original Petition is dismissed.
incharge of the trial Court is directed to complete the trial and dispose of the case within a period of three months from the date of receipt of a copy of this order.
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T.V.THAMILSELVI, J.
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1 issue framed by the court
Should the petitioner arrested for possession of 240 kgs of ganja under the NDPS Act be granted bail given a similar previous case and risk of witness tampering?
1 provisions across 1 enactments
A8 accused in Crime No.50 of 2021
Respondent police
T.V.Thamilselvi
As recorded by the court registry
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