Bail after charge sheet in NDPS cases may be granted when investigation is complete and no further impediment is shown.

After completion of investigation and filing of the charge sheet in a narcotic offence under the NDPS Act, the Court found no further impediment to enlarge the accused on bail. Bail was granted subject to conditions designed to secure his appearance before the Court and prevent further alleged misconduct. The operative principle stated is that, once investigation is complete and the charge sheet has been filed, bail may be allowed if no additional bar is shown.

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Issues: Whether the petitioner was entitled to bail in a case under Section 21(c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 after completion of investigation and filing of the charge sheet.

Analysis: The investigation had been completed and the charge sheet had been filed. In these circumstances, the Court found no impediment to enlarge the petitioner on bail, subject to conditions to secure his before the Court and to restrain further alleged misconduct.

Conclusion: Bail was granted to the petitioner.

Ratio Decidendi: Once investigation is complete and the charge sheet is filed, bail may be granted subject to appropriate conditions if no further impediment is shown.

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