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B. S. WALIA
Jagtar Singh Alias Jagga – Appellant
Versus
State of Punjab – Respondent
JUDGMENT
B.S. Walia, J. (Oral) - Prayer in the second petition under Section 439 of Cr.P.C. is for grant of regular bail to the petitioner during pendency of trial in case FIR No.0325 dated 10.11.2020, registered under Section 22 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, at Police Station Kathu Nangal, District Amritsar.
2. Learned counsel contends that CRM-M-30963-2021, was permitted to be withdrawn at that stage vide order dated 18.08.2021 whereas the instant petition has been filed subsequently on account of no progress having been made in the trial.
3. Learned counsel contends that the petitioner is in custody since 10.11.2020, challan has been presented, charges have been framed and out of 11 prosecution witnesses not even a single prosecution witness has been examined.Learned counsel contends that the petitioner is entitled to be released on regular bail in view of the decision of Hon'ble the Supreme Court in Chhita Biswas alias Subhas vs. State of West Bengal, SLP (Crl.) No.8823 of 2019, law finder doc ID #1938935, Narcotic Control Bureau vs. VipanSood and another, Special Leave to Appeal (Criminal) No.5852 of 2021, upholding the order of a coordinate bench
The main legal point established in the judgment is the entitlement to regular bail under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, based on the period of custody, progress in the tr....
The substantial custody of the accused, the period of trial, and the quantity of contraband in relation to commercial quantity are key factors in granting regular bail under the Narcotic Drugs and Ps....
The main legal point established in the judgment is that substantial custody, arguable points on merits, and the period of custody are crucial factors in granting bail in cases involving commercial q....
The central legal point established in the judgment is the consideration of custody period, completion of investigation, and the likelihood of trial conclusion, along with the application of the righ....
The main legal point established in the judgment is the consideration of substantial custody and the admissibility and veracity of disclosure statements in bail applications under the NDPS Act.
The main legal point established in the judgment is the relevance of recovery circumstances, period of custody, and arguable points in determining bail eligibility in cases involving commercial quant....
The length of custody, completion of investigation, and likelihood of trial taking time are relevant factors in granting bail in cases under the NDPS Act. The right of the accused under Article 21 of....
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