Order on Board

Per Ramesh Sinha, Chief Justice

14.05.2026

1. Heard Mr.Rajeev Kumar Dubey, learned counsel for the petitioner as well as Mr.Priyank Rathi, learned Government Advocate appearing for the respondent/State.

2. The present petition has been filed by the petitioner seeking following relief(s):

“It is, therefore, prayed that this Hon'ble Court may kindly be pleased to quash the charges dated 16.03.2026 for the offences punishable under Sections 20(b)(ii)(B) read with Section 29 of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act framed by the learned Special Judge (NDPS Act), Raipur, District Raipur (C.G.) in Special Criminal (NDPS) Case No. 36/2026, cognizance taken dated 28.02.2026; and further be pleased to quash the entire criminal proceedings arising out of Charge Sheet No. 24/2026 dated 26.02.2026 filed for the offence under Section 20(b) of NDPS Act and Crime No. 12/2026 dated 14.01.2026 registered at Police Station Fingeshwar, District Gariyaband (C.G.) for the offence under Section 20(b) of NDPS Act, insofar as it relates to the present applicant; in the interest of justice.”

3. Case of the prosecution, in brief, is that on 14.01.2026, information was re