Jaswant Singh v. State of Punjab
Anticipatory bail – Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 – NDPS Act
Case brief
What is this about?
Anticipatory bail granted under the Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 in NDPS FIR No.300 dated 20.10.2025 (PS Sadar Ferozepur, District Ferozepur; Sections 21(c) and 29/61/85 NDPS Act). Petitioner implicated solely through disclosure statement of co-accused Arshdeep Singh (3.716 kg heroin recovered from co-accused); disclosure statement allegedly recorded in police custody without independent witness; no recovery from petitioner. State relied on gravity of allegations, drone-supplied contraband from Pakistan, and asserted need for custodial interrogation. Bail conditioned on joining/cooperating in investigation; interim bail on furnishing adequate bail/surety bonds to the arresting/investigating officer. Order dated 10.02.2026 per digital attestation footer (RAJENDER KUMAR).
What did the court decide?
Anticipatory bail granted to the petitioner in FIR No.300 dated 20.10.2025 (PS Sadar Ferozepur); petitioner directed to join and cooperate in the investigation as and when required, and to be admitted to interim bail by the arresting/investigating officer on furnishing adequate bail/surety bonds to his satisfaction.