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<h1>Supreme Court Grants Bail to Long-Detained Petitioner Under NDPS and Customs Acts After Extensive Custody Period</h1> <h3>Sheikh Nizamuddin Mohd. Kasim Versus The Intelligence Officer</h3> SC granted SLP and allowed bail for a petitioner detained since 14.09.2019 under N.D.P.S. and Customs Acts. The court ordered release on bail, considering ... Rejection of Regular bail - offences punishable under Section 8 (c) read with Sections 21 (c), 23 (c), 28 and 29 of the N.D.P.S. Act read with Section 135A of the Customs Act - HELD THAT:- On going through the orders of the pending trial thereby it reveals that the case is pending consideration of the application of discharge filed by accused No. 2. Looking to the period of incarceration of the petitioner, which is more than 5 years and the trial may take time to conclude, this petition is allowed and the petitioner is directed to be released on bail on furnishing the suitable bail bonds and sureties and on such other terms and conditions as may be deemed fit by the trial court. Petitioner to abide all the conditions as imposed and shall regularly attend the trial until exempted by the court. Violation, if any, may give a cause to take recourse as permissible and the trial court is at liberty to do the needful. The Special Leave Petition stands allowed. The Supreme Court allowed the special leave petition for bail filed by the petitioner who was in custody since 14.09.2019 in connection with offences under the N.D.P.S. Act and Customs Act. The court directed to release the petitioner on bail due to prolonged incarceration and pending trial considerations, subject to specified conditions.