JUDGMENT

Sanjay Kumar Singh, J.—Heard Mr. Deelip Kumar, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. Ram Prakash Dwivedi and Mr. Manish Kumar learned counsel for the applicant and Mr. Krishna Agarawal, learned counsel appearing on behalf of opposite party/(Union of India through Central Bureau of Narcotics, Gwalior). Perused the record.

2. In the present case applicant is accused for the alleged offence under Section 8/22 and 30 of the N.D.P.S. Act and is aggrieved on account of refusing default bail to him under Section 167(2) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, by the trial Court vide order dated 17.07.2020.

Suo Motu order dated 23.03.2020 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court, In Re : Cognizance for Extension of Limitation.

3. Here it would be apt to mention that applicant is in jail since 22.10.2019 and before expiry of 180 days (i.e. on 19.4.2020) limitation period for completing investigation, as provided under Section 36A(4) of the N.D.P.S. Act, the Apex Court considering the situation arising out of challenge faced by the country on account of Covid-19 virus passed the order dated 23.03.2020 in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No(s). 3/2020 extending the period of limitation pres