1. Heard Mr. S. Pandit, learned counsel for the petitioner, who has submitted that on 31.05.2023, at a place known as ISBT junction, Mawiong, Shillong, the police intercepted a public vehicle proceeding from Nongpoh to Shillong, of which the petitioner was one of the passengers therein. On a search being made allegedly, 37.28 grams of contraband substance (heroin) was said to have been seized from her possession.

2. Accordingly, an FIR was lodged by S.I. Karan T. Pachuau ANTF, East Khasi Hills, Shillong before the Officer - in - Charge, Mawlai Police Station, and a case being Mawlai P.S. No. 47 (5) 2023 under S.21(b) NDPS Act was registered.

3. On investigation launched, the petitioner was arrested and detained in custody in connection with the said case, however, since the investigation could not be completed within the stipulated period, she was granted default bail by the learned Special Judge (NDPS), Shillong vide order dated 01.08.2023 with certain conditions to be fulfilled.

4. The investigation being completed, the petitioner was made to stand trial for the offence under S.21(b) NDPS Act before the competent court of jurisdiction with a regular case being registered as Cri.