P&H: Grants Bail To Accused In 1.5 Kg Heroin Case Citing 2+ Years’ Incarceration; Trial Delay High Court has granted regular bail to an accused in an NDPS case involving alleged recovery of 1.5 kg of heroin from a car dashboard, noting his custody of over two years and five months and minimal progress in the trial. Second bail plea under Section 483 of the BNSS challenged the continued detention after his first petition was dismissed
P&H: Grants Bail To Accused In 1.5 Kg Heroin Case Citing 2+ Years’ Incarceration; Trial Delay
punjab-haryana
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22 May 2026
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Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, Ss.21(c), 25, 27-A, 29, 37, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, S.483 — Bail — Contraband — Prolonged incarceration and delay in trial — Petitioner has been in custody for over 2 years and 5 months, only 3 out of 18 PWs have been examined — Chances of conclusion of trial in the near future are bleak and in such a situation grant of bail on account of undue delay
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