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KULDEEP MATHUR
Rajmal – Appellant
Versus
State of Rajasthan – Respondent
ORDER :
Mr. Kuldeep Mathur, J. - These second applications for bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C. have been filed by the petitioners who have been arrested in connection with FIR No.VII(IO)08/NCB/JZU/2020 registered at NCB, Jodhpur, for offences under Sections 8/18, 25 and 29 of the NDPS Act.
2. As per the prosecution, team of NCB, Jodhpur, on 12.03.2020, recovered contraband (opium) greater than commercial quantity from conscious possession of the present petitioners. They were arrested on the spot.
3. Learned counsel submitted that the petitioners are in custody since 12.03.2020. It was also submitted that trial against the petitioners has commenced but in last more than 3 years and 10 months, out of the total 11 cited prosecution witnesses, only 5 witnesses have been examined till date. Learned counsel submitted that the delay in trial before the competent criminal court is not at all attributable to the present petitioners.
4. Learned counsel thus submitted that in view of the fact that the petitioners are in custody for last more than 3 years and 10 months and the delay in trial is not attributable to them, they deserve to be enlarged on bail.
5. In support of his contentions, learned
Prolonged incarceration and delays in trial can justify bail under Section 439 Cr.P.C., emphasizing the right to a speedy trial under Article 21.
Bail – Fifth bail application filed solely on the ground of custody period of accused and keeping in view fact that trial against him has not been completed till date, deserves to be accepted.
The delay in trial and prolonged incarceration can warrant granting bail despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act.
The court considered the prolonged custody of the petitioner and the exceptions within Section 37 of the NDPS Act to grant bail.
The central legal point established in the judgment is that prolonged incarceration militates against the fundamental right guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution, and bail can be granted ba....
Custody duration and lack of trial progress can lead to bail grant despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act.
Prolonged incarceration can justify bail despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial.
Prolonged incarceration can justify bail despite statutory restrictions under the NDPS Act, emphasizing the right to a speedy trial.
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