2022 (5) TMI 1471 - HC - Indian Laws

Seeking grant of bail - Smuggling - seizure of narcotics - contraband item or not - HELD THAT - Considering the fact that commercial quantity of narcotic was seized from the possession of the petitioner, the petitioner is unable to overcome the restriction under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, 1985. Bail cannot be granted to petitioner - application dismissed.

Summary

The Calcutta High Court dismissed the bail petition in CRM (NDPS) 442 of 2022 as a commercial quantity of narcotic was seized from the petitioner, making it difficult to grant bail under Section 37 of the NDPS Act, 1985. The prayer for bail was rejected.