JUDGMENT :

Manisha Batra, J. 

1. The instant petition has been preferred by the petitioner under Section 483 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (for short “BNSS”) for grant of regular bail in case arising out of FIR No.271 dated 04.09.2024, registered under Sections 22(c) and 27A of the NDPS Act, at Police Station Sadar Tohana, District Fatehabad.

2. As per the allegations, on 04.09.2024, the petitioner along with co-accused Kulwinder @ Kalu @ Kulbinder Singh had been found in conscious possession of 900 tablets containing Tramadol Hydrochloride. The recovered tablets were taken into possession by the police. The petitioner and co-accused were formally arrested.

3. It is argued by learned counsel for the petitioner that he has been falsely implicated in this case. A false recovery has been planted upon him. He is in custody since 04.09.2024. The investigation stands concluded. The trial will take considerable time to conclude as only 02 out of 33 prosecution witnesses have been examined so far. His continued detention would not serve any useful purpose. Co-accused Kulwinder @ Kalu @ Kulbinder Singh has been extended benefit of bail. On parity, he too deserves to be extended th