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IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA
RAKESH KAINTHLA
Mukesh Thakur – Appellant
Versus
State of Himachal Pradesh – Respondent
JUDGMENT :
Rakesh Kainthla, J.
The petitioner has filed the present petition for seeking regular bail in F.I.R. No. 112 of 2024, dated 25.09.2024, registered in Police Station Palampur, for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 20 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS).
2. It has been asserted that, as per the prosecution, the police intercepted a car, which was being driven by Amar Singh, and the petitioner was sitting on the passenger seat. The police checked the car and found 1.412 kgs of charas concealed in a chamber behind the left headlight of the vehicle. The petitioner is innocent. No recovery was effected from him. The vehicle was registered in the name of the father of the co-accused. The story put forth by the prosecution does not inspire confidence. The petitioner would abide by the terms and conditions that the Court may impose. Hence, it was prayed that the present petition be allowed and the petitioner be released on bail.
3. The petition is opposed by filing a status report asserting that police had set up a naka on 25.09.2024 at about 12:30 AM at Chadiyar Chowk. The vehicle bearing registration No. HP66-3489 came from Baijnat
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