G.B.PATTANAIK, R.P.SETHI
T. BIJANDO SINGH – Appellant
Versus
MD. IBOCHA ALIAS KALAM SHAH – Respondent
Certainly. Based on the provided legal document, here are the key points:
The case involves an appeal against the order of the Special Court (NDPS) that released the accused on bail, which was challenged on the grounds that it was contrary to the provisions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act (!) .
The High Court initially held that if the attendance of the accused is secured through bail bonds, the accused is entitled to be released on bail, without sufficiently considering the specific provisions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act (!) .
The Supreme Court observed that the provisions of the NDPS Act, particularly Section 37, must be explicitly considered when granting bail in cases under this Act (!) .
The Court emphasized that failure to consider Section 37 when granting bail is a legal error, and as a result, the orders releasing the accused on bail by the Special Court and the High Court were quashed (!) .
The accused was ordered to be taken into custody immediately for the trial to commence, and the proceedings were to be conducted accordingly (!) .
The decision underscores the importance of interpreting and applying the specific bail provisions of the NDPS Act, particularly Section 37, which may impose restrictions on bail in certain cases involving narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances (!) .
Please let me know if you need further analysis or clarification on any aspect.
ORDER
1.Delay condoned.
2.Leave granted.
3. Being aggrieved by the order of the Special Court (ND&PS), releasing the accused on bail, the appellant moved the Guwahati High Court against the said order on the ground that the order granting bail is contrary to the provisions of law and the appropriate authority never noticed the provisions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act. The High Court, however, being of the opinion that if the attendance of the accused is secured by means of bail bonds, then he is entitled to be released on bail. The High Court, thus, in our opinion, did not consider the provisions of Section 37 of the NDPS Act. In this view of the matter, the order releasing the accused on bail by the Special Judge as well as the order of the High Court in revision are quashed. The accused should be taken into custody forthwith. After the accused is taken into custody, the tral may commence.
4. The appeal is disposed of accordingly.
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