Hitesh v. U.O.I.
Case brief
What is this about?
The High Court of Rajasthan allowed a bail application filed under Section 439 Cr.P.C. in an NDPS case, noting a lack of substantial evidence against the petitioner apart from the main accused's statement, and directed release on personal bond.
What did the court decide?
Petitioner released on personal bond of Rs.50,000 with two sureties of Rs.25,000 each.
What the court decided
[2023/RJJD/008692]
HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 1359/2023
Hitesh S/o Ashok Kumar Nagori, Aged About 39 Years, H.no. 860, Sector No. 4 Pooja Nagar, Udaipur. (At Present Lodged At Dist. Jail, Chittorgarh).
----Petitioner
Versus
U.o.i., Through Cbn
----Respondent
| For Petitioner(s) | : Mr. R.K. Charan (through VC) |
|---|---|
| Mr. Abhishek Charan | |
| For Respondent(s) | : Mr. K.S. Nahar,Special P.P. for CBN |
HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE PRAVEER BHATNAGAR
Order
05/04/2023
Issues for consideration
2 issues framed by the court
Whether bail is maintainable in the present NDPS case despite the applicability of Section 37 rider when no substantial evidence connects the petitioner.
Whether to grant bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. considering the totality of facts and the mere statement of the main accused.
Parties & counsel
- petitioner
Hitesh S/o Ashok Kumar Nagori
- respondent
U.O.I., Through Cbn
Coram
Praveer Bhatnagar
Case details
As recorded by the court registry
- Court
- Rajasthan HC
- Decided on
- · April
- Registered
- Case no.
- CRLMB/1359/2023
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