P&H: Bail To NDPS Accused After Over Two Years In Custody; Says Delay Can Override Section 37 Embargo

Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Ss.22, 37, Arms Act, 1959, S.25, Constitution of India, Art.21, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483 — Bail — 150 intociating tablets of Etizolam and 3 live cartridges - 3 out of 12 wtinesses examined - Custdoy of 2 years 1 month and 19 days - Continuing delay in trial with most witnesses yet to be examined, absence of material showing likelihood of absconding or non-cooperation - Bail granted. (Paras 12 and 13) Narcotic