IN THE HIGH COURT OF HIMACHAL PRADESH, SHIMLA Cr. MP (M) No. 3031 of 2025 Reserved on: 01.01.2026 Date of Decision: 09.01.2026.

Sanjay Kumar ...Petitioner Versus State of Himachal Pradesh ...Respondent Coram Hon’ble Mr Justice Rakesh Kainthla, Judge.

Whether approved for reporting?¹ No.

For the Petitioner : Mr. Servedman Rathore, Advocate.

For the Respondent/State : Mr. Ajit Sharma, Deputy Advocate General.

Rakesh Kainthla, Judge The petitioner has filed the present petition for seeking regular bail in F.I.R. No. 212 of 2025, dated 17.09.2025, registered at Police Station, Paonta Sahib, District Sirmour, H.P., for the commission of offences punishable under Sections 22 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS Act).

1 Whether reporters of Local Papers may be allowed to see the judgment? Yes.

2. It has been asserted that the petitioner has no concern with the commission of the offences. The investigation is complete and no fruitful purpose would be served by detaining the petitioner in custody. The petitioner is a permanent resident of Paonta Sahib and has roots in the society. He would abide by the terms and conditions which the Court may impose. Hence, the petiti