2024 (7) TMI 1539 - HC - Indian Laws

Seeking grant of regular bail - possession of 305 gms of Heroin, which is commercial quantity - applicant submits that in order to allay the apprehension of the applicant being a flight risk, the applicant volunteers to surrender his passport to the concerned I.O. - Sections 21 NDPS Act, Section 14 Foreigner Act and Sections 471/474 IPC - HELD THAT - Considering the period of custody as well as the fact that till date only 6 witnesses have been examined and that the trial is likely to take some time, this Court is of the opinion that parameters of Section 37 stand satisfied. It is directed that the applicant be released on regular bail subject to his furnishing a personal bond in the sum of Rs.50,000/- with one surety of the like amount to the satisfaction of the concerned Jail Superintendent/ concerned Court/Duty M.M., subject to depositing the passport with the concerned I.O. and subject to fulfilment of conditions imposed - bail application allowed.

Summary

The petitioner sought regular bail in a case involving NDPS Act, Foreigner Act, and IPC sections. The petitioner, a Nigerian national, was found with a commercial quantity of Heroin. The court granted bail with conditions, including surrendering the passport and providing contact details to the Investigating Officer. The bail application was disposed of, with the order communicated to the Jail Superintendent and uploaded on the website.