1 The petitioner is charged with offences punishable under Section 20(b)(ii)(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1985. She is in custody for a period of two years. Though the trial has progressed, only five witnesses out of ten have been examined as of date.

Digitally signed by Sanjay Kumar Date: 2024.01.29 13:50:07 IST Reason:

Signature Not Verified Bearing in mind the above circumstances and conscious as the Court is of the provisions of Section 37, we are of the view that it would be appropriate to grant bail to protect the personal liberty of the petitioner who faces an interminably delayed custodial period. Consequently, we order and direct that the petitioner be released on bail, subject to such terms and conditions as may be imposed by the Special Court under the NDPS Act in connection with Case No 1370 of 2021 dated 26 November 2021 (NDPS Case No 264 of 2021). The petitioner shall, however, cooperate in all respects in the early conclusion of the trial without seeking adjournment.

The Special Leave Petition is disposed of.

Pending application, if any, stands disposed of.

(SANJAY KUMAR-I) (SAROJ KUMARI GAUR) DEPUTY REGISTRAR ASSISTANT REGISTRAR