2022 (10) TMI 1194 - HC - Indian Laws

Grant of bail - whether the applicant has a valid visa or passport? - HELD THAT - The applicant has relied upon an order of Abdul Sattar v. State of NCT of Delhi passed in BAIL APPLN. 1014/2022 dated 08.07.2022 to show that bail can be granted if the accused has spent substantial period in jail. However, the said application does not deal with the rigours of Section 37 of the NDPS Act. Mr Kushwaha, learned counsel seeks and is granted four weeks to address arguments. List on 18.11.2022.

Summary

The High Court of Delhi heard a case involving violations under the NDPS Act and The Foreigners Act. The court noted that bail could be granted for spending a substantial period in jail, but the specific provisions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act were not addressed in a previous case cited by the applicant. The court granted four weeks for further arguments and scheduled the next hearing for 18.11.2022.