Narcotics bail restrictions weighed against release where records and co-accused statements indicated alleged transport involvement.

Bail under the narcotics law was considered against the backdrop of statutory restrictions, alleged use of a tobacco dealer's GST number for fake invoices, and suspected transportation of poppy straw. The material, including a co-accused's statement, suggested collusion in the alleged offence, while the accused's criminal antecedents further weighed against release. In view of the statutory bar on bail and the evidentiary material indicating involvement, bail was not granted and the application was rejected.

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Issues: Whether bail should be granted to the accused in view of the statutory restrictions applicable under the narcotics law and the material indicating involvement in the alleged transportation of narcotics.

Analysis: The accused was said to have been a tobacco dealer whose GST number was allegedly misused for preparing fake invoices and transporting poppy straw. The materials, including the statement of a co-accused, indicated involvement of the accused in collusion with others. The presence of criminal antecedents and the statutory bar on bail under the narcotics law weighed against release at this stage.

Conclusion: Bail was not granted and the application was rejected.

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