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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
- Prior criminal antecedents
- Witness examination
- Co‑accused

3. Summary:
The appellant sought bail for offences under the NDPS Act, Sections 15 and 25, arising from FIR No.83/2024. The court noted that the appellant had been in custody for about a year, had no prior criminal record, and only two of thirty‑four witnesses had been examined, whereas co‑accused had already obtained bail. Considering these circumstances, the court decided to grant bail with conditions satisfactory to the trial court. Consequently, the impugned order was set aside, bail was granted, and the appeal was allowed. Pending applications, if any, 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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