P&H: Grants bail in NDPS case To Man Accused Of Smuggling 3.166 Kg of Heroine using drones from across the border.
High Court has granted bail to accused in an NDPS case alleging heroin smuggling using drones from across the border. Court allowed the first bail petition under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), noting prolonged incarceration and delay in trial.
The case arises from FIR under Sections 21(c) and 29 of the NDPS Act and Sections 10–12 of the Aircraft Act, Police claimed a yellow packet containing 3.166 kg heroin was recovered from the petitioner after a chase, while two others allegedly carried a drone.
The defence argued false implication, highlighting alleged non-compliance with mandatory provisions of Sections 42 and 50 of the NDPS Act, more than two years and nineteen days of custody, and no criminal antecedents at the time of the FIR. The State opposed bail, citing commercial quantity and the embargo under Section 37 NDPS, and termed the recovery...
