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CDJ 2026 SC 458 print Preview print Next print
Court : Supreme Court of India
Case No : Criminal Appeal No. of 2026 [@ SLP [Crl.] No. 1899 of 2026]
Judges: THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE M.M. SUNDRESH & THE HONOURABLE MR. JUSTICE NONGMEIKAPAM KOTISWAR SINGH
Parties : Lali Singh Versus State of Punjab
Appearing Advocates : For the Petitioner: ------ For the Respondent: -----
Date of Judgment : 25-03-2026
Head Note :-
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 - Sections 15 and 25  -
Summary :-
1. Statutes / Acts / Rules Mentioned:
- Sections 15 and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985

2. Catch Words:
- Bail
- Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
- Prior criminal antecedents

3. Summary:
The appellant sought bail for alleged offences under Sections 15 and 25 of the NDPS Act, 1985. He had been in custody for about a year and possessed no prior criminal record. Only 2 of 34 witnesses had been examined, while co‑accused had already secured bail. Considering these circumstances, the court set aside the impugned order and granted bail to the appellant with conditions satisfactory to the trial court. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and any pending applications were disposed of.

4. Conclusion:
Appeal Allowed
Judgment :-

1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant seeks bail in connection with FIR No.83/2024, dated 10.06.2024, registered at Police Station - Lehra, District-Sangrur, for the offences punishable under Sections 15 and 25 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

3. We have heard the learned counsel appearing for the parties.

4. We have been informed that the appellant has been in custody for a period of about one year. He has no prior criminal antecedents. Only 2 out of 34 witnesses have been examined so far. We have also been informed that the co-accused have already been granted bail.

5. Considering the above, we are inclined to grant bail to the appellant, especially when he has no prior criminal antecedents.

6. Accordingly, the impugned order is set aside and the appellant is granted bail on terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the concerned Trial Court.

7. The appeal stands allowed, accordingly.

8. Pending application(s), if any, shall stand disposed of.
 
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