HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE FOR RAJASTHAN AT JODHPUR
FARJAND ALI
Raja Ram, S/o. Rameshwardas Vaishnav – Appellant
Versus
Union Of India, Through Special Public Prosecutor – Respondent
| Table of Content |
|---|
| 1. bail application and initial contentions. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. details of search and seizure operation. (Para 5) |
| 3. conclusion on bail application. (Para 6 , 7) |
Order :
FARJAND ALI, J.
1. The jurisdiction of this Court has been invoked by way of filing an application under Section 439 Cr.P.C. at the instance of accused-petitioner. The requisite details of the matter are tabulated herein below:
| S.No. | Particulars of the Case | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIR Number: | 03/2023 |
| 2 | Concerned Police Station: | CBN Chittorgarh |
| 3 | District: | Chittorgarh |
| 4 | Offences alleged in the FIR: | Under Section 8/18 of the NDPS Act |
| 5 | Offences added, if any: | -- |
2. It is contended on behalf of the accused-petitioner that no case for the alleged offences is made out against him and his incarceration is not warranted. There are no factors at play in the case at hand that may work against grant of bail to the accused-petitioner and he has been made an accused based on conjectures and surmises.
3. Contrary to the submissions of learned counsel for the petitioner, learned Public Prosecutor opposes the bail application and submits that the present case is not fit for enlargement of accused on bail.
4. I have considered the submissions made by bo
Bail granted due to procedural irregularities in seizure and jurisdictional lack, emphasizing the importance of evidence integrity and precedent in similar cases.
Procedural irregularities regarding jurisdiction and the seizure process undermine the integrity of the prosecution's case, warranting bail grant despite serious charges.
The court ruled that jurisdiction for drug-related offences is determined by the location of the offence and emphasized strict compliance with procedural norms during seizure operations.
Delayed trials and jurisdictional flaws justify bail under NDPS Act, balancing statutory obligations with constitutional rights against prolonged detention.
Procedural irregularities during seizure and arrest undermine evidentiary integrity, warranting bail under the principles of personal liberty and procedural fairness.
Procedural lapses in seizure events invalidate evidence, reinforcing the need for proper jurisdiction and compliance with statutory requirements in narcotics cases.
The court ruled that jurisdiction must align with the location of the crime, emphasizing the importance of proper legal procedure in bail applications.
Procedural irregularities in arrest and seizure undermine the legal validity of the prosecution case.
The integrity of seizure and recovery procedures is crucial in drug-related cases, and non-compliance with statutory requirements can lead to the granting of bail despite serious charges.
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