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IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
K. BABU, J
AMIT MANDAL – Appellant
Versus
STATE OF KERALA – Respondent
| Table of Content |
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| 1. bail application filed under bnss. (Para 1) |
| 2. petitioner faces accusations under ndps act. (Para 2 , 3 , 4) |
| 3. arguments presented for and against bail. (Para 5 , 6 , 7 , 8) |
| 4. court's determination based on custody duration. (Para 9) |
O R D E R
This is an application seeking regular bail, filed under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita ( BNSS ), 2023.
2. The petitioner is the accused in Crime No.85/2025 of Kayamkulam Excise Range Office, Alappuzha. The offence alleged against the petitioner is punishable under Section 20 (b) (ii)(B) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act , 1985.
3. The prosecution case is that on 22.08.2025, the petitioner was found in possession of 1.56 kgms of Cannabis (ganja) for the purpose of sale.
4. The petitioner was arrested on 22.08.2025 and he has been in judicial custody since then.
5. Heard the learned counsel for the petitioner and the learned Pubic Prosecutor.
6. The learned Counsel for the petitioner submitted that having regard to the quantity of the contraband substance involved, the petitioner is entitled to be released on bail.
7. The learned Public Prosecutor opposed the bail plea of the petitioner
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