P&H: Grants Bail In NDPS Case - 500 gms Heroine - Says Trial Delay Dilutes Section 37 Rigour Under Article 21 The Punjab and Haryana High Court has granted regular bail to a man arrested for alleged recovery of 500 grams of heroin, observing that delay in trial and prolonged incarceration dilute the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act in light of Article 21. Peter, the petitioner, sought bail under Section 483 of
P&H: Grants Bail In NDPS Case - 500 gms Heroine - Says Trial Delay Dilutes Section 37 Rigour Under Article 21
punjab-haryana
⚖️ Order Date:
04 May 2026
Headnotes
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S. 483, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Ss.21, 37, Constitution of India, Art. 21 — Bail — 500 gms Heroin — Investigation complete and challan presented but none of the prosecution witnesses examined - Custody of 11 Months and 15 days - Nothing tangible indicates likelihood of absconding or interference with evidence - Trial is procrastinating and rigor imposed under Section 37 of the NDPS Act stands diluted in
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