Laxman Lal S/O Shyam Lal Vs the State of Rajasthan

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HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN BENCH AT JAIPUR

S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Application No. 99/2026

Laxman Lal S/o Shyam Lal, Aged About 26 Years, R/o Village Sarkaniya Police Station Mishroli, District Jhalawar (Raj.) (Petitioner Is In Sub Jail Bhawanimandi).

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----Petitioner

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Versus

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The State Of Rajasthan, Through PP

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----Respondent

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For Petitioner(s) : Mr. Ali Mohammed Khan For Respondent(s) : Mr. Sudesh Saini, P.P.

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: Mr. Ali Mohammed Khan

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HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE GANESH RAM MEENA

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Order

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20/01/2026

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This bail application has been filed by the accused petitioner u/S 483 BNSS in connection with FIR No. 226/2025, registered with the Police Station, Gangdhar, District Jhalawar for offence punishable u/S 8, 15 and 18 of N.D.P.S. Act, 1985.

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Learned counsel for the petitioner submits that the accusedpetitioner has falsely been implicated in this case. Learned counsel further submits that as per the F.I.R., the allegation levelled against the present accused-petitioner is that 1.064 kg opium in two bags and 1.14 kg Doda Chura has been recovered from his possession, which is less than commercial quantity. He further submits that the accused-petitioner is in custody since 29.10.2025 and trial of the case is likely to take considerable time to conclude, therefore, the accused-petitioner may be released on bail.

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Learned Public Prosecutor has vehemently opposed the bail application and submits that there is a recovery of 1.064 kg opium in two bags and 1.14 kg Doda Chura from the possession of the accused-petitioner, therefore, he does not deserve indulgence of bail by this Court.

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Considered the submissions made at bar and also perused the material made available on record.

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The allegation against the petitioner relates to commission of offence under the provisions of Section 8, 15 and 18 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and the alleged recovery from him is of 1.064 kg opium in two bags and 1.14 kg Doda Chura , which is stipulated to be less than commercial quantity. The restriction for grant of bail under the provisions of Section 37 of the N.D.P.S. Act does not apply in the present case.

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The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Puranmal Jat Vs. State of Rajasthan in Criminal Appeal No.3394/2023 arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.10670/2023 decided on 02.11.2023 has enlarged the accused therein on bail and observed as under:-

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“The allegations against the appellant relate to commission of offence under the provisions of Sections 8 and 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter called “the Act”). Alleged recovery from him is about 35 kgs and 150 grams Doda Posh (Poppy straw). The commercial quantity for poppy straw is 50 kgs. The appellant is in custody for over seven months. Charge-sheet has been submitted in the case. The

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recovered contraband item having weight less than the stipulated commercial quantity, the restriction on grant of bail under Section 37 of the Act does not apply in his case. We do not think his continued detention pending trial is necessary in the given circumstances.”

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Having regard to the submissions made above, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits and demerits of the case, deems just and proper to enlarge the accused-petitioner on bail.

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Accordingly, the present bail application is allowed and it is directed that the accused-petitioner shall be released on bail provided that he furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lax Only) together with two sureties in the sum of Rs. 50,000/-(Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) to the satisfaction of the learned trial Court with the stipulation that he shall appear before that Court or any Court to which the matter is transferred, on all subsequent dates of hearing and as and when called upon to do so.

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(GANESH RAM MEENA),J

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SHRUTI SHARMA /160

Laxman Lal S/O Shyam Lal v. the State of Rajasthan

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