1. Leave granted.

2. The appellant has been arrayed as an accused in connection with FIR No.585/2024, dated 13.09.2024, registered at Police Station Ratanpur, District-Bilaspur, for the offence punishable under Section 20(b) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.

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

4. Learned counsel appearing for the appellant submits that no recovery was effected from the appellant and that he has been implicated on the basis of the statement made by the co-accused. The case against the appellant is that he allegedly received a sum of Rs.2000/- for loading the ganja into the car of the co-accused.

5. Taking into consideration the submissions made by the learned counsel appearing for the appellant and the period of incarceration undergone by the appellant coupled with the fact that there are no prior criminal antecedents in which the appellant is stated to be involved, we are inclined to grant bail to the appellant.

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.