Order

1. This bail application has been filed by the accused petitioner under Section 483 BNSS in connection with FIR No.57/2026 registered at Police Station Kota, District GRP Ajmer for offence under Sections 8 and 20 of the NDPS Act, 1985.

2. The learned counsels for the petitioner submit that as per the F.I.R., the allegation against the present accused- petitioner is that 3.168 kg Ganja was recovered from her possession. They further submit that the recovery effected from the possession of the accused petitioner is less than commercial quantity. They also submit that the petitioner is a women; she is behind the bars since 28.02.2026 and trial of the case is likely to take considerable time to conclude, therefore, the accused- petitioner may be released on bail.

3. Learned Public Prosecutor has vehemently opposed the bail application and submits that there is a recovery of 3.168 kg Ganja from the possession of the petitioner, therefore, she does not deserve indulgence of bail by this Court.

4. Considered the submissions made by learned counsels for the petitioner as well as learned Public Prosecutor.

5. The allegation against the petitioner relates to commission of offence under the provisions of Section 8 and 20 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and the alleged recovery from her is of 3.168 kg Ganja, which is stipulated to be less than commercial quantity. The restriction for grant of bail under the provisions of Section 37 of the N.D.P.S. Act, does not apply in the present case.

6. The Hon’ble Apex Court in the case of Puranmal Jat Vs. State of Rajasthan in Criminal Appeal No.3394/2023 arising out of SLP (Crl.) No.10670/2023 decided on 02.11.2023 has enlarged the accused therein on bail and observed as under:-

“The allegations against the appellant relate to commission of offence under the provisions of Sections 8 and 15 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 (hereinafter called “the Act”). Alleged recovery from him is about 35 kgs. and 150 grams Doda Posh (Poppy straw). The commercial quantity for poppy straw is 50 kgs. The appellant is in custody for over seven months. Charge-sheet has been submitted in the case. The recovered contraband item having weight less than the stipulated commercial quantity, the restriction on grant of bail under Section 37 of the Act does not apply in his case. We do not think his continued detention pending trial is necessary in the given circumstances.”

7. Having regard to the submissions and the discussions made above, this Court, without expressing any opinion on the merits and demerits of the case, deems just and proper to enlarge the accused-petitioner on bail.

8. Accordingly, this bail application is allowed and it is directed that accused-petitioner shall be released on bail provided that she furnishes a personal bond in the sum of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lac Only), together with two sureties in the sum of Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) to the satisfaction of the Trial Court with the stipulation that she shall appear before that Court or any Court to which the matter is transferred, on all subsequent dates of hearing and as and when called upon to do so.

9. In case the accused-petitioner is found to be involved in any other criminal case of similar nature in future, the prosecution may move application for cancellation of her bail.